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    Smooth and Creamy White Mac and Cheese

    December 9, 2022 by Laura Ashley Leave a Comment

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    Smooth And Creamy White Mac & Cheese

    This decadent Mac & Cheese isn’t for the faint of heart! It is absolutely dreamy! The blend of these white cheeses sets it apart from all the rest! You can choose the balance of how much of each cheese you want in your version as well.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cheese, pasta
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 479kcal
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    Ingredients

    • ½ lb pasta
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon flour
    • 2 cups half and half
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • Salt/White Pepper to taste
    • 12 oz white cheeses (white cheddar, gruyere, asiago, Monterey Jack) divided
    • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a square baking dish or individual serving dishes. 
    • Cook pasta in boiling salted water per package directions and drain. 
    • In a medium skillet on low heat, melt the butter, sprinkle in the flour, and stir constantly 1 minute. Stir in half & half and whisk until smooth. Add garlic powder, white pepper, and salt. When bubbles appear at the edge of the pan, add all but 1 cup of the cheese blend. Stir the mixture until smooth, then fold in the pasta. 
    • Pour the pasta into the prepared dish(es), top with the remaining cheese and panko bread crumbs. 
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 28g
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    Welcome to my kitchen! I'm Laura Ashley, and I'm excited you're here! As a registered dietitian and diabetes educator, I love cooking all kinds of food and trying new restaurants. Food is my love language! Here at Dinner in 3, 2, 1, I serve up delicious and nutritious recipes you and your family will love.

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