Macaroni & Cheese
Make the ultimate comfort food at home! This macaroni and cheese recipe is creamy, quick, and uses wholesome ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 16 oz Macaroni noodles
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 4 tbsp Flour
- 2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1½ cup Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 cups Sharp white cheddar, freshly shredded
- Hot water (if needed to thin the sauce)
Instructions
- In a 4 quart stockpot, boil the noodles according to package directions for al dente pasta. Drain the pasta and return to the stockpot.
- Melt the butter in a 2 quart saucepan.
- Add the flour and whisk for 3-4 minutes until browning begins.
- Slowly add the milk, whisking continuously.
- Whisk in the salt and garlic powder.
- Slowly add the heavy cream, whisking continuously.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Add the cheese to the saucepan, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking continuously to incorporate the cheese.
- Pour the cheese sauce into the stockpot with the cooked noodles and stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, hot water can be added 1 tbsp at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 310kcal
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