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White Cheddar Shells Recipe
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By Claire Beaumont, the Technique desk · EE.UU. · 1 min ·

White Cheddar Shells Recipe

If you’re looking for a kid approved dish that the whole family will love, these white cheddar shells and cheese were made just for you. Making a homemade cheese sauce doesn’t have to be complicated, and we’ll show you just how easy it can be in this recipe!

Ingredients · Servings 8
  • 1 lb shell pasta
  • ½ cup butter
  • 6 Tablespoons flour
  • 4 ½ cups milk
  • 2 ½ cups white cheddar cheese ((shredded))
  • 1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese ((shredded))
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
Method · 30 min
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, heat ½ cup butter until melted.
  3. Slowly whisk in flour until blended, and then slowly add in the milk. Bring mixture to a boil and continue stirring until it starts to thicken. Add in cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Add macaroni to the sauce and stir until completely combined.
  5. Serve topped with extra parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of pepper.

Recipe Ingredient Notes

To make white cheddar shells, you will need the following ingredients:

  • Shell pasta
  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Milk
  • White cheddar cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Ground mustard
  • Salt
  • Pepper

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