Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy, rich white cheddar mac and cheese. Elevating the classic dish, it combines perfectly cooked pasta with a velvety white cheddar sauce, topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. Get ready to impress your loved ones with a dish that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni or cavatappi
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra richness)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour, whisking for about 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually pour in milk while whisking until smooth; cook until slightly thickened.
- Stir in shredded white cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Combine cooked pasta with cheese sauce until coated. Transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg