White Cheddar Mac And Cheese

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Introduction

Creamy, rich, and packed with bold white cheddar flavor, this stovetop mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, it delivers a smooth, velvety cheese sauce that coats every pasta shell perfectly. Whether served as a main dish or a cozy side, this homemade version is far better than any boxed alternative.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk (480 ml)
  • 3 cups shredded white cheddar cheese (300 g / 10.5 oz)
  • 2 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked (200–225 g / 7–8 oz)
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter (56 g)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30 g)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, 3 g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (3 g)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (1 g)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper for garnish (optional)

Directions

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