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Best Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe with Heavy Cream


Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 servings
This really is the Best Ever Creamy Mac and Cheese! Made with sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheese, heavy cream and whole milk, richened with butter and kicked up with some mustard powder, you just can't go wrong! This stovetop mac and cheese recipe is on the table in just 25 minutes!

This really is the Best Ever Creamy Mac and Cheese! Made with sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheese, heavy cream and whole milk, richened with butter, and kicked up with some mustard powder, you just can't go wrong! This stovetop mac and cheese recipe is on the table in just 25 minutes!

Ingredients  

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni uncooked
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • teaspoon salt
  • tablespoons mustard powder
  • 6 cups grated cheddar cheese plus extra for top
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot and add elbow macaroni, cooking according to package instructions until al dente, do not overcook. Drain pasta and run over with cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside when done.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and whisk until a roux forms. Stir constantly for about 4 minutes until roux turns a light golden brown. Gradually pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly.
  • Raise the heat to medium-high and bring sauce to a low boil, whisk sauce constantly. Reduce heat so that sauce remains at a simmer and continue to whisk until the sauce is thick and coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
  • Add in the pepper, salt, and mustard powder, and whisk until blended. Then whisk in the cheese two cups at a time, mixing and letting melt before each addition.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir until evenly coated, garnish with additional grated cheese, pepper and chopped parsley. Serve immediately for best taste.


Nutrition

Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 752mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1186IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 572mg | Iron: 1mg

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