Creamy Stovetop White Cheddar Mac: 4 Steps
Create a wonderfully creamy and cheesy white cheddar mac and cheese right on your stovetop. This recipe is quick, easy, and packed with rich flavor, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened.
- Remove from heat. Stir in shredded white cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra cheesy flavor, you can add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to add cooked bacon bits or sautéed onions for added flavor.
- Adjust the amount of cheese to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg