White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    13 mins

  • Servings

    12 Servings

  • Calories

    423 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese is perfectly creamy, kid-friendly comfort food flavored with a hint of paprika and ground mustard, and ready in 15 minutes!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound small pasta shells
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese , shredded
  • 2 cups jack cheese , shredded
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Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta 1 minute shy of the instructions on the box, drain and set aside (do not rinse).
  2. In a large pot on medium heat add the butter and flour.
  3. Stir well until flour and butter are well incorporated.
  4. Cook flour for 30 seconds, stir in black pepper, salt, paprika and ground mustard.
  5. In a very slow stream whisk in the milk until creamy and well combined.
  6. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes or until thickened.
  7. Add in the cheddar cheese and jack cheese, stirring until creamy.
  8. Stir in the pasta until well coated.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 423kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 353mg (15%) Potassium 236mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 723IU (14%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 380mg (38%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 423 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 423kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 353mg 15%
Potassium 236mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 723IU 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 380mg 38%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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