CREAMY WEEKNIGHT MACARONI AND CHEESE
Just as quick as the boxed variety, this creamy macaroni and cheese skirts the traditional butter and flour roux with assistance from cream cheese. While the cream cheese adds an important lusciousness, it doesn't do the macaroni and cheese any favors when it comes to its flavor, so it's important to use the sharpest, tangiest Cheddar you can get your hands on. For perfectly coated noodles, make sure to cook the pasta in the sauce for a minute or two.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until just barely al dente; drain.
- Meanwhile, bring milk up to a simmer in a large pot. (The pot should be large enough to hold all the pasta when cooked.) Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese, and whisk until it's completely blended and no lumps remain. Add Cheddar cheese and butter, whisking until everything is completely melted. Season with salt and a generous amount of pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and stir to coat. Continue to cook over medium-low heat until the sauce has thickened and is coating each piece of pasta nicely, 2 to 3 minutes; sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Season again with more salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1114, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 95 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 35 grams, Sodium 905 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Jesus Ibarra
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it.
Gerald Montrel
[email protected]This was a disaster! The sauce was curdled and the pasta was overcooked. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Sarah Amoahbea
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe was actually pretty good. I'd definitely make it again.
Moses Bonnick
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Joe Cheatum
[email protected]This was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
John Chuchu
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta.
Martez Williams
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I was surprised at how easy it was to make.
Khalique Rehman
[email protected]This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Julie Colley
[email protected]The sauce was a little too thick for my taste, but overall this was a good recipe. I'll definitely make it again.
Igbinedion Erhose
[email protected]This was a great weeknight meal! It was easy to make and the whole family loved it. I added some cooked chicken and broccoli to make it a complete meal.