Easy Ultra Creamy Mac and Cheese

Name: Easy Ultra Creamy Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound dried pasta like elbow macaroni, shells or penne; 5 tablespoons (70 grams) unsalted butter; 5 tablespoons (45 grams) all-purpose flour; 5 cups (1180 ml) milk, warmed, whole or 2% reduced fat preferred; 1 pound white cheddar cheese, shredded; 4 ounces cream cheese, optional; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 8

Author : Adam and Joanne Gallagher

macaroni and cheese

Ingredients

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1 pound dried pasta like elbow macaroni, shells or penne5 tablespoons (70 grams) unsalted butter5 tablespoons (45 grams) all-purpose flour5 cups (1180 ml) milk, warmed, whole or 2% reduced fat preferred1 pound white cheddar cheese, shredded4 ounces cream cheese, optional1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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Instructions

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Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil, add the pasta then follow package directions, but cook 1 minute less than the package calls for. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, make the creamy cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a large high-sided pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and whisk the butter and flour together and around the pan until they smell toasted and look light brown; 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

While whisking, pour in the warm milk. Continue to cook, constantly whisking until the sauce begins to simmer and thickens.

Step 4

Turn the heat to low then stir in the cheddar and cream cheeses, salt, and black pepper. When the sauce is smooth and velvety, stir in the cooked pasta. If the sauce looks wet/thin, don’t worry, the pasta absorbs some the extra moisture as it cools. Turn the heat off, and then cover with a lid. Leave for 3 to 5 minutes, stir once more, and then serve.

Step 5

After adding the pasta to the cheese sauce, spoon into a large baking dish, scatter breadcrumbs (optional), and more shredded cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, in a 375-degree Fahrenheit oven until bubbling and browned on top; 25 to 30 minutes.