Description
This Viral Mac & Cheese is creamy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make, perfect for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, optional
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the macaroni until just tender.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour to create a roux.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add in the cream cheese and cheddar, stirring until melted and combined.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the drained pasta, stirring until well mixed.
- Season with salt, pepper, and additional cheese if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Letting the macaroni sit for five minutes before serving helps thicken the sauce. If using gluten-free pasta, be cautious to not overboil.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: macaroni and cheese, comfort food, easy recipe