Description
This White Mac and Cheese features a velvety white cheddar sauce, cavatappi pasta, and a crunchy Ritz topping. Perfect as a comforting side or main dish, it’s sure to satisfy any cheese lover’s cravings with minimal effort for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a baking dish.
- Cook cavatappi in boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook for a minute.
- Gradually add half and half and evaporated milk, stirring until thickened.
- Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cheese; stir until smooth.
- Fold cooked pasta into cheese sauce and pour into the baking dish.
- Combine crushed Ritz with melted butter, then sprinkle over the pasta.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
For freezing, use an airtight container; enjoy within 3 months.
Reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg