Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook until bubbly.
- Gradually add milk while whisking to prevent lumps; cook until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Return to low heat, mix in cheddar cheese until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
- Fold cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well-coated and serve directly from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg