Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and flavorful Garlic Parmesan Mac and Cheese. Perfectly cooked pasta smothered in a rich cheese sauce with a hint of garlic, this dish is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni (or pasta of choice)
Cheese Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Whisk in flour to make a roux. Slowly add milk and cream, stirring until smooth. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Season and Melt Cheeses: Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until creamy.
- Combine and Heat: Add pasta to the sauce, stirring to combine. Heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For baked mac and cheese, top with more Parmesan and breadcrumbs, bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes.
- Try adding cooked chicken or spinach for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
