Easy Weeknight Mac and Cheese
When only comfort food will do, there is nothing better than macaroni in a thick, creamy, cheesy sauce.
Share this Post
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
- 4 ounces Neufchâtel (reduced-fat cream cheese), cubed
- 2/3 cup 2% milk
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half
- ¼–½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan with water. Bring to a boil. Add salt and macaroni; cook 6–8 minutes. Drain.
- While macaroni is cooking, place cream cheese and milk in a medium saucepan over low heat. Whisk until cream cheese is smooth.
- Add cheddar cheese a handful at a time and whisk to melt.
- Add half-and-half; stir well. Taste and season with salt.
- Add macaroni, stir well, and serve right away.
Tried this recipe?Mention @WPRecipeMaker or tag #wprecipemaker!
Rate This Recipe
Share this Post
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?
Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #livenaturallymagazine
You must be logged in to post a review.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.