Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Mac and Cheese
Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 pound Trader Joe's macaroni
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 8 ounces Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Seasoning, optional, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Trader Joe's macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, melt the unsalted butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until smooth. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the shredded Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the cooked and drained macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir until the macaroni is evenly coated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Serve immediately. Optionally, sprinkle with Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Seasoning for extra flavor and crunch.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Mac and Cheese
- 1 pound Trader Joe's macaroni
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 8 ounces Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Seasoning, optional, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Trader Joe's macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta is cooking, melt the unsalted butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until smooth. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the shredded Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the cooked and drained macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir until the macaroni is evenly coated.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve immediately. Optionally, sprinkle with Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Seasoning for extra flavor and crunch.
⏱️ 1 min