Mac and Cheese

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until just barely al dente; drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring milk up to a simmer in a large pot. (The pot should be large enough to hold all the pasta when cooked.)

Step 3

Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese, and whisk until it’s completely blended and no lumps remain.

Step 4

Add Cheddar cheese and butter, whisking until everything is completely melted. Season with salt and a generous amount of pepper.

Step 5

Step 3 Add cooked pasta and stir to coat. Continue to cook over medium-low heat until the sauce has thickened and is coating each piece of pasta nicely, 2 to 3 minutes; sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Season again with more salt and pepper before serving.