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New Orleans Mac and Cheese

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 374

Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti or any pasta of your choice
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Salt and Black pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 500 ml half and half
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup pepper Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Assemble your ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Over medium heat, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Cook until they are golden brown in color, about 30 seconds.
  • Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper and stir to combine well.
  • Add half and half gradually, whisking 30-60 seconds, between each addition. Do this until the sauce has thickened.
  • Now, stir in heavy cream until the sauce is smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Lower the heat to low and whisk half of the cheeses until they are melted. Remove the pan from heat.
  • Place the spaghetti into the sauce made and stir until the pasta is fully coated with sauce.
  • Top it with remaining cheeses and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 708IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 359mg | Iron: 1mg