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White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
White Cheddar Mac and Cheese is the best comfort food side dish recipe. Simple ingredients and delicious flavor makes this a family favorite mac and cheese.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 843 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot combine the elbow macaroni, water, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the pasta, stirring frequently, until the water is almost completely absorbed and the pasta is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the whole milk, butter, flour, garlic powder, and ground mustard. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and gradually stir in the shredded white cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Then it's ready to serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- To keep the mac and cheese creamy, make sure to keep stirring the milk and flour mixture so it doesn't get lumpy. You could also use a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven instead.
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
843kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
96g
(32%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
1280mg
(53%)
Potassium
514mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1047IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
694mg
(69%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 843
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 843kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1280mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 514mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1047IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 694mg | 69% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.