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smoked cheddar mac and cheese served in two single-serve ramekins sitting on top of white linen topped with fresh rosemary and a small spoon beside ramekin.
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Smoked Cheddar Mac and Cheese for Two

These single-serve ramekins of creamy Smoked Cheddar Mac and Cheese are perfect for your next date night!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Date Night
Servings: 2 ramekins
Calories: 417kcal
Author: Ashley Boyd

Equipment

  • 2 8-ounce ramekins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup half and half
  • ¼-½ teaspoon smoked sea salt or regular salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • pinch of cayenne pepper optional
  • ½ cup smoked cheddar cheese
  • 1 ½ cups macaroni noodles cooked to al dente according to package instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease two 8-ounce ramekins and set aside.
  • Heat a tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about another minute.
  • Add flour to skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add half and half while continuing to stir. Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Add cheese to sauce and stir to combine. Add macaroni noodles and stir to coat all noodles with cheese sauce. Add more salt and pepper to taste if desired. Transfer mac and cheese to prepared ramekins and sprinkle a small amount of cheese on top of each ramekin. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  • Allow mac and cheese to cool for about 5 minutes and enjoy!

Notes

see blog post above for cheese substitution options

Nutrition

Serving: 1Ramekin | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.6g | Protein: 14.5g | Fat: 26.1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 548mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 317mg | Iron: 2mg