Description
Creamy stovetop mac and cheese made with cheddar, cream cheese, and rich cream for a fast comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 ounces dry macaroni pasta
- 7 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Paprika to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook macaroni until al dente, then drain.
- Melt butter in the same pot over medium heat.
- Add cream cheese and stir until mostly smooth.
- Pour in cream and stir until warm and creamy.
- Gradually add shredded cheese and stir until fully melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add macaroni and stir until evenly coated.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar for stronger flavor.
- Add extra cream for more creaminess.
- Store leftovers up to two days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg