White Cheddar Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
White Cheddar Baked Mac and Cheese is loaded with a creamy combination of shredded white cheddar cheese, pasta, and seasonings whipped up on the stovetop and finished in the oven until golden brown. Ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni (or shells, or cavatappi, etc.)
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon powdered mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 4 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a saucepan, cook the elbow macaroni according to the package directions and set aside.
- At the same time, in a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
- Whisk in the flour, dry mustard, and black pepper. Cook for about 1 - 2 minutes until well combined.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture is smooth and bubbly, about 10 minutes, stirring very often.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and gradually add 3 cups of white cheddar cheese and whisk until the cheese is melted and smooth.
- Using a colander, drain the macaroni well and add it to the cheese sauce, mix until everything is coated.
- Pour the mac and cheese into a 10 inch cast iron skillet (or a 9x9-inch baking dish) sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded white cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until the cheese is lightly golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This easy recipe is rich and creamy and works great for a side or main dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 26gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 527mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1.12IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 644mgIron: 1mg
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