White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

5 from 1 vote

This White Cheddar Cheese is so rich and creamy it rivals the famous Panera Mac and Cheese. While this may not be a copycat recipe, it tastes so great and is super gooey and creamy everyone will love it!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mac and Cheese

Keyword: White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Servings: servings

Author: Jennie Duncan

Equipment

6-QT Pot

Ingredients

16 oz small pasta shells
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon onion powder (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
4 cups milk (I used 2%)
4 cups white cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Once cooked drain.
Meanwhile prepare your cheese sauce by melting butter in a pot over medium heat.
Mix all seasoning in with your flour. Once butter is melted sprinkle in seasoned flour while whisking until butter and flour are combined.
Slowly whisk in milk about 1/2 cup at a time. Stir constantly while bringing to a boil. Keep stirring allowing your sauce to thicken. This could take 5-6 minutes.
Remove from heat and add in shredded cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
Add in cooked and drain pasta and stir until pasta is coated in cheese sauce.

Notes

Can I use bag shredded cheese for this recipe?

Bagged shredded cheese is not the best option for Macaroni and Cheese.

Bagged shredded cheese usually has additives that help the shelf life of shredded cheese last longer.

You want to use a fresh White Cheddar Cheese block and shred it yourself for the best cheese option.

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