Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of White Mac and Cheese with its creamy white cheddar sauce, quick prep, and flexible ingredients. Perfect for cozy dinners!
Ingredients
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- 16 ounces cavatappi pasta
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 3 cups white cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Ritz crackers (crushed, about 20 crackers)
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking dish.
- Cook cavatappi pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to form roux. Gradually add half and half and evaporated milk, stirring until thickened.
- Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and white cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Combine pasta with cheese sauce, then pour into baking dish.
- Top with extra cheese and crushed Ritz crackers mixed with melted butter.
- Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Substitute cavatappi with elbow macaroni if needed.
For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and flour alternatives.
Cool leftovers before refrigerating; can be stored for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg