Alfredo Mac and Cheese
This creamy Alfredo mac and cheese combines two comfort classics for a cheesy, crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for weeknights or family gatherings.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Baking dish
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- - 3 cups dry pasta rotini, penne, or elbows
- - 1½ cups whole milk
- - 1½ cups heavy cream
- - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- - ¼ tsp white pepper
- - 3 garlic cloves minced
- - 12 oz shredded mozzarella
- - ¾ cup grated Parmesan
- - Salt to taste
- - Butter for greasing dish
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat milk and cream until hot, not boiling.
- In saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and pepper, then garlic.
- Slowly add hot dairy mixture, whisking until thick.
- Stir in Parmesan gradually until smooth.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half pasta, half sauce, half mozzarella. Repeat.
- Bake at 350°F for 45–60 mins. Rest 5 mins, then serve.
Notes
- Fresh-grated cheese melts best
- Broil for a crispy top
- Add grilled chicken or bacon to turn into a full meal
- Broil for a crispy top
- Add grilled chicken or bacon to turn into a full meal