White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Directions
- 1Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2Melt butter in the same pot over medium-high heat.
- 3Sprinkle in flour and whisk until a wet, sandy texture is achieved.
- 4Gradually whisk in half of the half & half, then remaining half & half and milk.
- 5Keep whisking until the sauce thickens.
- 6Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- 7Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
- 8Add cooked pasta and stir until coated. Add pasta water to loosen if needed.
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound pasta
- 0.25 cup salted butter
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups half & half
- 0.75 cups whole milk
- 3 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Equipment
large potwhiskwooden spoon