Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy mac and cheese recipe. Rich and cheesy, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 1 pound cavatappi shells
Cheese Sauce:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup milk, any kind
- 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: In a large pot, cook noodles in boiling water until al dente, per packaged directions. Drain and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a medium pot, melt butter. Whisk in flour, salt, and pepper to form a roux. Slowly add milk and heavy cream, whisking until combined. Heat until bubbling and slightly thickened.
- Add Cheese: Reduce heat, add cheddar and Mozzarella cheeses. Stir until melted and smooth. Add pasta and toss to combine. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
- Thicken: Let mac and cheese sit for 5 minutes to thicken before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize by adding garlic powder, paprika, or onion powder for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, creamy, comfort food, pasta, cheese sauce
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