Ultra Creamy

Ultra Creamy Cheddar Mac and Cheese 🧀✨

This Ultra Creamy Cheddar Mac and Cheese is rich, smooth, and packed with cheesy flavor. Made with a classic roux, sharp cheddar, and a touch of Parmesan, it’s the kind of comfort food everyone comes back for. You can keep it classic or make it extra indulgent with the optional condensed cheddar soup.

Perfect as a main dish or a crowd-pleasing side.

Ingredients

12 oz dry macaroni

¼ cup butter 🧈

¼ cup flour 🌾

1½ cups milk 🥛

1 cup light cream (10–12% MF)

½ tsp dry mustard powder

1 tsp onion powder

Salt & black pepper, to taste 🧂

1 can condensed cream of cheddar soup (optional, 10.75 oz)

4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, divided 🧀

½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook the pasta
Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente.
Drain and set aside.

Make the roux
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook for about 1 minute until smooth and bubbly.

Add the dairy
Slowly whisk in milk and light cream.
Cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens.

Season the sauce
Add dry mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Stir well.

Add the cheese
Reduce heat to low.
Stir in 3 cups cheddar and Parmesan until melted and smooth.
If using, stir in the condensed cream of cheddar soup.

Combine
Add cooked macaroni and mix until fully coated.

Optional baked finish
Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining 1 cup cheddar,
and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days

Reheat gently with a little milk or cream

Final Thoughts 💛

This Ultra Creamy Cheddar Mac and Cheese is everything comfort food should be — rich, cheesy, and totally satisfying. Whether you serve it straight from the stovetop or baked to perfection, it’s guaranteed to be a family favorite.