White Cheddar Mac & Cheese | Flavors By Frangipane
White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
10 mins prepServes 4
A delicious and easy one-pot White Cheddar Mac & Cheese recipe made with pasta, butter, flour, half & half, milk, and a variety of seasonings, topped with shredded white cheddar cheese.
1: Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside. Reserve a cup of pasta water.
2: In the same pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
3: Sprinkle in the flour and whisk until a wet, sandy texture is achieved.
4: Gradually whisk in half of the half & half to ensure thorough mixing. Slowly add the remaining half & half and milk, continuing to whisk.
5: Keep whisking until the sauce thickens.
6: Add paprika, garlic & onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well to combine the ingredients.
7: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until fully melted.
8: Add the cooked pasta to the cheesy sauce and stir until well-coated. Optional, add pasta water to loosen up the sauce.
