Description
Creamy and cheesy white cheddar mac and cheese made with a rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add the milk while whisking constantly.
- Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted.
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni.
- If desired, transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more cheese.
- You can use different types of cheese for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop or Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: White Cheddar Mac and Cheese, Cheesy Pasta, Comfort Food