# White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Creamy, rich white cheddar mac & cheese made in one pot.

- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt butter in the same pot over medium-high heat.
3. Sprinkle in flour and whisk until a wet, sandy texture is achieved.
4. Gradually whisk in half of the half & half, then remaining half & half and milk.
5. Keep whisking until the sauce thickens.
6. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well.
7. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
8. Add cooked pasta and stir until coated. Add pasta water to loosen if needed.

## Equipment

- large pot
- whisk
- wooden spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5V3ldVOOYZ/?igsh=dWxuYjE3aDBuMDZi
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7087b149-5070-4a16-b656-256af928822c
- Extracted: 2025-04-07

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