Easy Homemade Mac And Cheese

Name: Easy Homemade Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: For the topping:; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 24 (76g) Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons); 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Pinch kosher salt; For the mac and cheese:; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; Pinch cayenne (optional); 4 cups water; 2 cups half and half; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1 pound elbow macaroni; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated (about 2 packed cups); 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, freshly grated (about 1 packed cup)

Prep 10m

Cook 20m

Total 30m

This easy homemade mac and cheese recipe is a comfort food favorite. The topping is made with crushed Ritz crackers, butter, and seasonings, while the mac and cheese includes elbow macaroni, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack. It's a creamy, cheesy dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners and potlucks.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 8 servings)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

24 (76g) Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons)

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Pinch cayenne (optional)

2 cups half and half

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

1 pound elbow macaroni

4 ounces cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated (about 2 packed cups)

4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, freshly grated (about 1 packed cup)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

515kcal

25%
Fat

34g

1%
Saturated Fat

19g

0%
Carbohydrates

37g

1%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

16g

0%
Cholesterol

96mg

4%
Sodium

499mg

24%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Easy Homemade Mac And Cheese

Ingredients

For The Topping

For The Mac And Cheese

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Nutrition Facts

Easy Homemade Mac And Cheese

Ingredients

For The Topping

For The Mac And Cheese

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts