Description
Indulge in this creamy mac and cheese with cream cheese, a nostalgic twist on a beloved classic comfort dish.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Elbow Macaroni
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 2 cups Shredded White Cheddar
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley
- Paprika, to taste
Instructions
- Step: Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Step: Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan, then whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Step: Gradually add warm milk to the roux, whisking until smooth and thickened.
- Step: Stir in cream cheese and gradually add shredded white cheddar until melted.
- Step: Season the cheese sauce with salt and pepper, then fold in the cooked macaroni.
- Step: Allow the dish to rest off the heat for 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Step: Serve warm, topped with optional ingredients like breadcrumbs, parsley, or paprika.
Notes
Customize with roasted vegetables for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, cream cheese, comfort food, casserole, dinner