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