Creamy White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
This White Mac and Cheese will soothe your cheese-lovin' soul with its rich and creamy cheddar-Fontina cheese sauce, tender pasta, and quick prep time. This is what to make when you're craving some cheesy pasta comfort.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 10 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces Fontina cheese shredded
- 8 ounces white cheddar cheese shredded
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the pasta following package instructions.
- Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper in a small bowl.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour mixture and stir until smooth. Cook the mixture for a minute or so.
- Slowly add 2 cups whole milk while whisking continuously. There should be no lumps. If lumps form, stop adding the milk and whisk to remove them before adding the rest of the milk.
- Heat the mixture for a few minutes, but don't let it boil. Once the milk mixture is steaming hot add both kinds of shredded cheese in small batches, stirring with a rubber spatula until the cheese is melted.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat it in the sauce. Garnish with parsley.
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Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 857kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1167mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1458IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 881mg | Iron: 1mg
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