Aug 4, 2021 6:53:21 PM • Carly Hanellin
Everything tastes better from scratch....especially homemade macaroni & cheese. It takes only 5 minutes more than a box mix with minimal effort and time.
Our Creamy White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese is made by folding in pasta shells with a simple cheese sauce. The homemade cheese sauce has three different kinds of cheese - white cheddar, parmesan, and gruyere.
Use the full recipe below and dig into this kid-friendly classic.
Eat Well.
Creamy White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
| SERVES 2 SERVINGS |
| PREP TIME 5 MINS |
| COOK TIME 10 MINS |
Ingredients
| Shell Macaroni | 1 lb |
| All-Purpose Flour | 2 tbsp |
| Unsalted Butter | 1 1/2 tbsp |
| Whole Milk | 1 1/8 cup |
| White Pepper | 1/2 tsp |
| Grated Parmesan | 3/4 cup |
| Gruyere | 1 1/2 tbsp |
| Shredded White Cheddar | 2 tbsp |
Directions
1. Cook pasta according to directions. Set aside.
2. Temper the milk to take the chill off.
3. Make roux: melt butter then add the flour and whisk together. Cook until small bubbles form.
4. Slowly whisk in the milk. It will not fully thicken until it comes to a boil.
5. Once thickened, add the cheese and seasonings. Continue stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is properly thick. Season with salt.
6. Add cheese sauce to cooked pasta and enjoy!