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creamy sharp cheddar mac & cheese
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Sharp Cheddar Mac and Cheese

The best, creamiest sharp cheddar mac and cheese recipe
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sharp cheddar mac and cheese
Servings: 6
Author: Joy Shull

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups dry elbow macaroni noodles
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • β…“ cup heavy cream
  • β…“ cup 2% milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • ΒΌ teaspoon sea salt
  • freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook macaroni noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside
  • In the same pot you cooked the noodles in, melt butter (make sure heat is on low)
  • Add flour and whisk quickly to combine with flour, making sure not to burn (remove from heat if necessary)
  • Add heavy cream and milk and whisk mixture on medium heat until it starts to thicken
  • Once mixture starts to thicken, add cheese and salt and stir until cheese melts
  • Add noodles in and stir well, remove from heat
  • Serve with optional freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 1mg