white mac and cheese recipe with heavy cream

BUT I still use plant-based/vegan butter in this recipe because it is another opportunity to achieve a similar buttery taste without as much fat, namely saturated fat.

Plant-Based Butter: This is obviously not a plant-based or vegan dish, what with all the cheese and milk. We can have a delicious mac n cheese with a decent cut in calories. But we can still achieve a great cheese sauce using 2% milk and flour as a thickening agent, instead of heavier, fattier milks and creams that other recipes may call for. Let’s not kid ourselves this is an INDULGENT recipe and is not very healthy. It also gives the white cheddar cheese sauce the perfect smooth and creamy texture that is indulgent without feeling incredibly heavy.Ģ% Milk: I prefer to use 2% milk over whole milk or heavy whipping cream mixtures to help reduce the fat content in this mac n cheese. It’s sharp and tangy, so it gives this recipe a unique punch. Vermont White Cheddar: Vermont sharp white cheddar is hands down the BEST white cheddar for this recipe. Why? Because the shells, with their mini cup shape, serve as the perfect vessel to transport delicious cheese sauce to your mouth.

Shell Pasta: Shell pasta is the superior pasta for this decadent white cheddar mac n cheese.

White mac and cheese recipe with heavy cream