White Shells and Cheese

Close up of a serving of White Mac and Cheese.

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How to make creamy white macaroni and cheese. I used shells instead and turned it into a baked dish. Serve alone or as a side dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time37

Total Time52

Course: Sides

Cuisine: American

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Servings: Servings

Calories: 525kcal

Equipment

Sauce Pans
8 x 8 Baking Dish

Ingredients

3 Quarts Water
12 Oz Shell Macaroni
8 Oz Queso Blanco Cheese, Cubed Can sub with white cheddar (sharp or mild)
1 Cup Whipping Cream
1/4 Cup Bread Crumbs
1 Cup White Cheddar, Shredded

Instructions

Pour water into a large sauce pan and bring to a boil. While waiting for the water to boil, dice the cheese.
Once water starts to boil, pour noodles in. Cook for 12 minutes or until tender. Drain in a colander and set aside.
Preheat oven to 400°.
In the same sauce pan, add the cheese and cream. Stir together.
Pour the drained noodles on top of the cheese and stir until melted.
Add mac and cheese into an 8 x 8 baking dish.
Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
Bake at 400° for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven. Sprinkle white cheddar cheese on top of bread crumbs. Place back in oven for 5 more minutes.
Remove from oven. Let sit/cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

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