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Creamy Cheddar Mac and Cheese
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Creamy Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3 -4
Author Kit Graham

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups Medium Shells
  • 2 ½ tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Plain Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Flour
  • 1 ¼ cup 2% Milk
  • 1 ¼ cup cubed Sharp Cheddar
  • about ½ teaspoon Salt
  • about ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • a dash of Dry Mustard
  • a dash of Paprika

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta, cooking until al dente according to the directions on the box.
  • Then get to work toasting the breadcrumbs. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in the breadcrumbs, and continue to stir until the break crumbs have reached a golden brown color. Then remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Prepare the sauce next. Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour. Continue whisking until the butter and flour mixture (the roux) is slightly golden in color.
  • Whisk the milk into the roux. Whisk frequently until the milk comes to a slow and steady boil. Let the mixture boil and thicken for one minute while whisking constantly.
  • Add the cheese to the milk and whisk until it melts.
  • Season the sauce with the salt and pepper, and a dash of dry mustard and paprika.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Serve with the crispy panko breadcrumbs on top.
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