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White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Name: White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) small pasta shells; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 cups 2% milk; 2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded Manchego or additional white cheddar cheese

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings

My mac and cheese is simple and has lots of flavor from the cheeses and ground chipotle chile. I use conchiglie pasta because its shape allows more melted cheese to pool inside. Yum! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) small pasta shells
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Manchego or additional white cheddar cheese

Directions

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Add to pasta; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 650 calories, 35g fat (22g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.

White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

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