Creamy Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cup Water; 1 tbsp Smoked Sea Salt; 1 lb Elbow Macaroni; 3 tbsp Salted Butter; 1 Diced Jalapeno Pepper; 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 3/4 cup Light Sour Cream; 1 1/2 cup Milk; 2 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

8 cup Water
1 tbsp Smoked Sea Salt
1 lb Elbow Macaroni
3 tbsp Salted Butter
1 Diced Jalapeno Pepper
3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
3/4 cup Light Sour Cream
1 1/2 cup Milk
2 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper

1
Fill large saucepan with water and smoked sea salt.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Add elbow macaroni and cook for 5 minutes or until al dente texture is achieved.
4
Strain and set aside.
5
In same saucepan, reduce heat to medium-low.
6
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add jalapeno.
7
Saute for 5-7 minutes.
8
Melt additional 2 tablespoons of butter in with jalapenos and add flour.
9
Stir until a blond, wet, pasty roux is formed.
10
Cook for 1-2 minutes stirring constantly.
11
Add milk and sour cream.
12
Stir until mixed.
13
Add cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
14
Stir until melted.
15
Add strained macaroni and fold into cheese sauce until fully mixed.
16
Remove from heat and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cup Water, 1 tbsp Smoked Sea Salt, 1 lb Elbow Macaroni, 3 tbsp Salted Butter, and more.

Yes, Creamy Mac & Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Mac & Cheese

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