The Best Easy Mac and Cheese

Close-up of creamy macaroni and cheese with sprinkled parsley, shown in a pot with a wooden spoon scooping it. This easy macaroni and cheese recipe incorporates rich pub cheese for an extra indulgent twist.

4.88 from 8 votes

This creamy and fast mac and cheese recipe is made with both cheddar pub cheese and shredded cheddar cheese for a deliciously rich and indulgent dinner recipe that's ready in about 20 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Pasta

Cuisine: American

Keyword: mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese, pasta

Servings:

Author: Courtney O'Dell

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 HexClad Hybrid Nonstick Frying Pan, 12-Inch, Stay-Cool Handle, Dishwasher and Oven Safe, Induction Ready, Compatible with All Cooktops
1 Cuisinart Food Processor 14-Cup Vegetable Chopper for Mincing, Dicing, Shredding, Puree & Kneading Dough, Stainless Steel, DFP-14BCNY

Ingredients

1 lb large elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons salted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half and half
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 ounces pub cheese
1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente.
Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot.
Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly until a roux starts to form, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Slowly add in the half and half and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Stir in the cheeses and seasonings until fully melting.
Stir in the cooked pasta and add salt and pepper to taste.

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