Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yields
4 servings
Made with aged white Cheddar cheese and seasoned with shallots, thyme and Dijon mustard.
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ingredients
2
Tbsp butter
2
small shallots, minced
1
tsp fresh thyme leaves
3
Tbsp all-purpose flour
1
cup heavy (35%) cream
2
cups whole (3.25%) milk
2
tsp Dijon mustard
250
g aged white Cheddar, grated
Salt and cracked black pepper
4
cups hot, cooked macaroni
Chives for garnish
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directions
Step 1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, add shallots and thyme and sauté until shallots are translucent, about 3 minutes, stirring often.
Step 2
Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
Step 3
Whisk in cream and milk and continue cooking until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Step 4
Stir in mustard and Cheddar until combined. Cook sauce for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until cheese is completely melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Fold pasta into sauce until combined. Spoon into 4 warmed bowls, garnish with chives and serve immediately.