Description
Indulge in the Ultimate White Cheddar Mac and Cheese That’s Silky Smooth, a luscious and creamy dish that transforms a classic comfort food into an extraordinary experience. This delightful recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but also incredibly satisfying, making it ideal for family dinners, cozy nights in, or gatherings with friends. The rich flavors of aged white cheddar and cream cheese meld beautifully, creating a velvety sauce that coats every piece of pasta perfectly. With its kid-friendly appeal and minimal cleanup, this mac and cheese will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups short pasta (like elbow macaroni)
- 2 cups shredded aged white cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Gradually whisk in whole milk until combined.
- Add cream cheese pieces slowly, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Lower the heat and mix in shredded white cheddar until fully melted. Gently fold in the cooked pasta until well coated with the sauce.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg