White Mac and Cheese Hack: Creamy 5-Ingredient Magic
Indulge in creamy White Mac and Cheese a decadent 5-ingredient comfort food hack! Ready in 30 minutes with silky sauce and no lumps.
Equipment
- Large pot + colander
- Heatproof bowl or microwave-safe dish
- Wooden spoon or whisk
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 16 oz sharp white cheddar shredded
Instructions
- Cook Pasta : Boil elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make roux : Melt butter in a skillet. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to remove raw taste.
- Add milk : Slowly pour in milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Heat until thickened.
- Melt cheese : Microwave shredded cheese in batches for 20-second intervals until smooth. Stir into sauce.
- Combine : Toss pasta in sauce until coated. Garnish with parsley or crispy panko (optional).
Notes
- Calories : 500
- Total Fat : 35g
- Saturated Fat : 22g
- Cholesterol : 120mg
- Sodium : 800mg
- Carbohydrates : 25g
- Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 20g