White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

If you have made our Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe or then you are going to love the twist on a classic recipe. Macaroni and Cheese is delicious, comforting and easy to make.

Combining sharp white cheddar cheese with the cooked pasta makes this recipe a family favorite. Serve it for an easy weeknight dinner side or for your holiday dinner.

Why We Love This Recipe

Everyone loves a good mac and cheese recipe. We have made it many different ways including Tiktok Mac and Cheese, Cracker Barrel Mac and Cheese, Taco Mac and Cheese and Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe.

The creamy sauce, minimal prep time and simple ingredients makes this always on rotation for a crowd pleasing side dish.

Ingredients

• Elbow Macaroni Noodles – We like using elbows or cavatappi
• Whole Milk – We recommend using whole milk for the best creamy texture. Feel free to also add in heavy cream.
• Butter – We like using unsalted butter
• All-Purpose Flour – Combined with butter will make the best roux

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How to Make White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Step 1 – In a large pot combine the elbow macaroni, water, and salt. Cook Pasta Shells to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer the pasta until the water is almost completely absorbed and the pasta is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 2 – Stir in the whole milk, butter, flour, garlic powder, and ground mustard. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3 – Remove the pot from the heat and gradually stir in the shredded white cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 4 – Stir white cheddar cheese sauce until melted and smooth. Then it’s ready to serve and enjoy! Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Expert Tips

• Creamy Texture – To keep the mac and cheese creamy, make sure to keep stirring the milk and flour mixture so it doesn’t get lumpy.
• Type of Saucepan – You could also use a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven instead to make on the stovetop.
• Cooked Pasta – When making this mac and cheese recipe, we recommend using a small pasta.
• Shredding Cheese – To grate cheese we like using a box grater or a food processor to easily shred the cheese.
• Choose the Right Cheese – We like using sharp white cheddar cheese for the best flavors. But you can also add in Gruyere and Gouda.

Serving Suggestions

This easy recipe is a delicious side dish to many main course recipes. We love to serve this mac and cheese with Christmas Turkey, Crockpot Spiral Ham and Slow Cooker Prime Rib.

We have even served it with Shake and Bake Chicken and Grilled Teriyaki Pork Chops. For even more ideas, see What to serve with Mac and Cheese.

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