Description
Cozy White Cheddar & Sage Skillet Mac is the ultimate comfort food that combines perfectly cooked elbow macaroni with a rich, creamy white cheddar sauce, elevated by the earthy aroma of fresh sage. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for cozy gatherings, weeknight dinners, or special occasions, and guarantees smiles all around. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this indulgent dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente (7-9 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer gently while stirring.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: Gradually stir in the white cheddar until melted and smooth. Mix in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chopped sage.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add drained macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until well-coated.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish if desired, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg