The Ultimate Mac and Cheese Recipe: Creamy, Cheesy Perfection!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½cupsBorden® Triple Cheddar Natural Shreds

  • 1cupBorden® Colby Jack Natural Shreds

  • 2cupsuncooked elbow macaroni

  • 2tablespoonsBorden® Butter

  • 2tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • ¼cupBorden® Vitamin D Milk

  • 1cupBorden® Half & Half

  • ¼teaspooncayenne pepper, or to taste

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

  • Salt to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray the inside of a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Combine Cheddar and Colby Jack cheeses in a medium bowl and set aside.

  2. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain well and set aside.

  3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Gradually whisk in milk and half & half. Stir constantly, until mixture boils and thickens (about 2 to 3 minutes). Remove from heat and add cayenne and black peppers, and 2 cups of the reserved cheese mixture; stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.

  4. Stir cooked macaroni into the sauce and season to taste. Place in the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and dot with additional butter, if desired. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories623
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
36g
47%
Saturated Fat
13g
67%
Cholesterol
114mg
38%
Sodium
568mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate
49g
18%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
26g
52%
Vitamin C
1mg
1%
Calcium
94mg
7%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
227mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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