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Stovetop White Cheddar and Lavender Mac and Cheese

Course dinner, Side Dish
Keyword blue cheese, lavender and white cheddar, mac and cheese, white cheddar and lavender, white cheddar and lavender mac and cheese
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Pasta (I like shells, but use whatever short pasta you'd like!)
  • 3 tbsp Butter (Unsalted)
  • 3 tbsp All purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper (Freshly ground)
  • 3 cups Milk
  • 2 tsp Dried lavender
  • 14 oz Aged white cheddar (Thickly grated)

Instructions

  • Cook pasta per the instructions on the box. When it's al dente, drain and set to the side.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Then add flour and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux.
  • Add the salt, pepper and lavender and stir to combine. Then slowly pour in the milk, stirring as you pour. Cook until it comes to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Add the cheese, one handful at a time, stirring after each handful.
  • Once all the cheese has been incorporated and the sauce is smooth and creamy, add more salt and pepper to taste and then mix in the cooked pasta, stirring to coat. Serve immediately.