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Extra Creamy Mac n Cheese

Delicious and creamy, you can never go wrong with Mac n Cheese!

Total Time

20min

5.0

1 Ratings

Author: Simply Mamá Cooks

Servings:

Ingredients

•

3/4 cup

Elbow Macaroni

•

10 fl oz

Water

•

1/2 Tbsp

Unsalted Butter

•

1/8 tsp

Paprika

•

1/8 tsp

Onion Powder

•

1/8 tsp

Salt

•

6 fl oz

Heavy Cream , room temperature

•

3/4 cup

Medium Cheddar Cheese , shredded

•

1 Tbsp

Breadcrumbs

•

1/2 Tbsp

Butter , melted

•

1/2 Tbsp

Grated Parmesan Cheese

Cooking Instructions

In small pot, add Elbow Macaroni (3/4 cup) , Water (10 fl oz) , Unsalted Butter (1/2 Tbsp) , Paprika (1/8 tsp) , Onion Powder (1/8 tsp) , and Salt (1/8 tsp) . Bring to a simmer. Mix and stir for 8 to 10 minutes, or until water is almost absorbed and evaporated.

Lower the heat between a medium to a medium-low setting. Now add Heavy Cream (6 fl oz) , and Medium Cheddar Cheese (3/4 cup) . Mix and combine well until the cheese sauce is smooth and creamy.

On a low heat bring to a simmer and continue to stir and cook for an additional 3 minutes to thicken.

Butter a baking dish and pour the mac and cheese in. Preheat the broiler.

In a small bowl, mix Breadcrumbs (1 Tbsp) and Butter (1/2 Tbsp) . Sprinkle on top of the mac and cheese with the Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/2 Tbsp) .

Broil for 45 seconds or until topping is golden brown, then serve.

Author's Notes

This is a meal portion for one person or a side portion for 2 people.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

680

FAT

50.3 g

PROTEIN

16.6 g

CARBS

40.3 g