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Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Kosher Salt
1 lb. Medium Shell Pasta
4 T. Unsalted Butter
1/4 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c whole milk
1 c half and half
2 c grated cheddar cheese, about 8 oz.
1 c grated Colby Jack cheese, about 4 oz.
1 heaping t. Dijon Mustard
1/8 t. paprika
Dash of hot sauce
4 oz. cream cheese, cut into cubes
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. When it begins to foam, sprinkle in the flour and stir until it becomes pasty, about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and half and half and bring to a low simmer. Cook, stirring, until the mixture looks thick, about 5 minutes.
Add the cheddar and colby jack cheeses by the handful to the milk mixture, stirring well after each addition until melted. Mix in the mustard, paprika and hot sauce. Fold in the cream cheese and stir well until melted; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked pasta. Serve immediately while still warm and at its creamiest.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
35 min

 

 

 

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