White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
545 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
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This classic and comforting white cheddar mac and cheese is cooked perfectly with fresh thyme, garlic, and tons of melty gooey white cheddar cheese!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces dry cavatappi pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- 12 ounces freshly shredded white cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain.
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Once fragrant, add the shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes or just until the shallot is tender.
- Next add the garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the butter and allow it to melt, stirring occasionally.
- Once the butter is melted, add the flour and stir– a thick paste should form.
- Continue stirring for 1-2 minutes or until the flour has turned from white to light brown.
- Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly. If there are any large lumps of flour in the sauce, use a whisk to break them up.
- Once the milk has been incorporated into the roux, add the reserved pasta water. Allow the sauce to cook for 3-4 minutes or until it is thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and add the white cheddar cheese and ground nutmeg. Stir until the cheese has melted.
- Then, add the pasta and stir to combine.
- Store any leftover mac and cheese in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
545kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
470mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 545 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 545kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 470mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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