White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
An extra creamy, flavorful and comforting mac and cheese that is ready quick and the perfect way to quench those comfort food cravings.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 16 ounces of pasta, cooked
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 1/4 cup of all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups of whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
- 8 ounces of white cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces of white American cheese
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil
- While the water is heating, shred the 8 ounces of white cheddar and cut 4 ounces of white American into small cubes and set aside for now
- As soon as the water begins to boil, add a generous pinch of salt and cook your pasta according to manufacturer’s directions
- While the pasta is boiling, place a pot over medium heat and add 4 tablespoons of butter
- Once the butter has melted, whisk in 1/4 cup of all purpose flour and cook while whisking for about 60 seconds
- Whisk in 1 1/2 cups of whole milk and 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream and season with a teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper and the optional dijon mustard and hot sauce
- Continue whisking until the mixture begins to simmer
- As soon as it begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and slowly add the cheese stirring as you go
- As soon as the cheese has all been added and has fully melted, drain the cooked pasta and transfer it into the cheese sauce
- Mix until the pasta is fully incorporated
- Transfer the pot off of the heat and enjoy immediately or allow the pasta to rest for 10 minutes if a thicker consistency is preferred