Macaroni and Cheese with Shells
Macaroni and Cheese with Shells is creamy, flavorful, and pure comfort food! Made with macaroni shells, heavy cream, and cheese!
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 665kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta any variety
- 1/2 cup flour
- 8 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 ounces Colby jack shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- parsley garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Boil the pasta according to the packaging directions until it’s al dente. Drain and place in the casserole dish with olive oil so it prevents sticking.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Then add in the flour and whisk to combine, cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.Pour in the milk and heavy cream while whisking frequently. Add salt and pepper and stir until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add half the cheese, stirring until almost melted.
- Pour the sauce over the top of the macaroni noodles and stir to coat the shells evenly. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese. Bake for 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
You can use any kind of cheese you want.
It's fine to skip the baking process if you'd rather. Just stir everything in the pot and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 665kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1157mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2095IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 737mg | Iron: 1mg