white cheddar mac & cheese

Name: white cheddar mac & cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb pipe rigate; ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick); ½ cup AP flour; 3½ cups skim milk, warmed; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 350g freshly grated white cheddar; 100g freshly grated gouda; chili crisp; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

a cheese-grating arm workout that is WORTH IT👏👏👏

prep: 15 min
cook: 20 min
total: 30 min
serves: 6

creamy white cheddar mac and cheese topped with chili crisp and sliced scallions

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intro

the perfect night in 🧸 make a giant bowl, put on your comfort show, and cancel whatever plans you had

ingredients

1 lb pipe rigate
½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
½ cup AP flour
3½ cups skim milk, warmed
2 tbsp soy sauce
350g freshly grated white cheddar
100g freshly grated gouda

for serving

chili crisp
2 scallions, thinly sliced

let's make it

01
cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. meanwhile, fully melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat
02
whisk in flour and cook until it begins to lightly brown
03
slowly whisk in the warm milk, then cook for ~5 minutes, until the mixture thickens
04
stir in soy sauce, white cheddar, and gouda until melted and smooth
05
fold in the al dente pasta until completely coated
06
top with chili crisp + scallions & enjoy

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notes

— grate the cheese yourself — pre-shredded cheese doesn't cut it guys. (ik it's tempting).
— add the milk slowly while whisking to keep the sauce smooth.

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