White Mac and Cheese
With a velvety smooth white cheddar cheese sauce and buttery Ritz topping, this White Mac and Cheese tastes like something straight from a steakhouse. An easy, comforting side that’s perfect for holiday dinners and busy weeknights alike.
Servings: 6
Calories: 843kcal
Ingredients
Mac and Cheese:
- 16 ounces cavatappi pasta
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 3 cups white cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Ritz Cracker Topping:
- 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed, about 20 crackers
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Slowly add milk, whisking continuously. Add the seasonings and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough that it coats the back of a spoon.
- Add the cheeses, stirring until melted. Immediately remove from heat.
- Mix together the sauce and noodles. Transfer to the baking dish and evenly top with the cracker mixture.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the edges bubble.
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Nutrition
Calories: 843kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 945mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1303IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 632mg | Iron: 2mg