Description
Indulge in delightful White Cheddar Mac and Cheese that’s rich, creamy, and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups short pasta (like elbow macaroni)
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Strain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add cream cheese and stir for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Step 3: Gradually pour in the milk while stirring, creating a smooth base for the sauce.
- Step 4: Sprinkle in the white cheddar cheese and stir continuously on medium heat for 4-5 minutes until melted and creamy.
- Step 5: Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, folding gently to coat. Heat for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Step 6: Serve warm and garnish with breadcrumbs and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
Ensure pasta is cooked al dente; warm milk for easier blending; experiment with cheese blends; cut cream cheese small for smooth melting; reheat on stovetop with milk and butter for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: white cheddar mac and cheese, creamy pasta, quick dinner, comfort food