Classic Mac & Cheese

Creamy, dreamy, and cheesy — it really doesn’t get much better than this.

Creamy, dreamy, and cheesy — it really doesn’t get much better than this.

Prep Time: 5ish min

Cook Time: 15ish min

Yield: 6-8ish servings


Ingredients
1lb short pasta (I used fusilli, but use whatever you want!)
1 pint half and half
2 cups shredded white cheddar
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp white pepper (black pepper is fine too, I used white so you can’t see the flecks of pepper in the sauce)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare pasta according to the package. Make sure to reserve about 2 cups of pasta water.

  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Once butter is melted, add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and white pepper. Cook for 1-2 min, stirring occasionally.

  3. Add half and half. Stir with a fork or whisk until it’s smooth and begins to thicken.

  4. Gradually add in the cheese and stir until melted. If the sauce is too thick, add 1/2 cup of pasta water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

  5. Add in the cooked pasta. Stir until each noodle is coated in sauce. Taste, add salt as needed.

  6. Serve! Eat! Enjoy!


Tip #1 - Shred your own cheese! The pre-shredded stuff doesn’t melt as well.

Tip #2- Let your shredded cheese sit at room temp for a while. It melts better than cheese straight from the fridge.

Tip #3 - To reheat from fridge: put the leftover mac and cheese in a pot. Add a little bit of milk or water (start with 1/4 cup, add more if you have lots of leftovers). Heat over med/low, stirring occasionally, until it’s saucy and heated through.

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