Mac & Cheese: White Cheddar Manchego

Source: Taste of Home

Super easy, no baking and great flavor

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. pkg. medium pasta shells
  • ½ c. butter, cubed
  • ½ c. white unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ½ t. onion powder
  • ½ t. ground chipotle pepper
  • ½ t. pepper
  • ¼ t. salt
  • 4 c. milk
  • 2 c. shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 2 c. shredded Manchego cheese

Instructions

In a 6 qt. stock pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in colander and let sit while preparing the sauce.

In the same stock pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Using a wire whisk, stir in flour and seasonings until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring sauce to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened (6-8 minutes).

Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted.

Add pasta back into the pot and toss to coat.

NOTE: Serves 8