White Cheddar Shells and Cheese

February 21, 2018

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When I was in college, Lauren and I went on a service trip to Mexico over Christmas break. It was a great experience – and we still reminisce about it all the time. I remember it started to snow and we ran into one of the homes we were working next to and the sweet woman had made us the most delicious white cheddar mac and cheese I’ve ever eaten. I still dream about it to this day. I decided to redo our baked mac and cheese with a white cheddar twist, and it was a success. Now I just need some s

1 lb small shells ( or orrechiette pasta )
1/2 cup butter ( divided )
6 tablespoons flour
4 1/2 cups milk
2 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
pinch of pepper

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter until melted. Slowly whisk in flour until blended, and then slowly add in the milk. Bring mixture to a...
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Nutritions

Calories
791

Sodium
1520mg
63% DV

Fat
48g
73% DV

Protein
34g
69% DV

Carbs
48g
16% DV

Fiber
5g
22% DV