American Cheese - We used Kraft Singles (unwrapped, of course) for this Shells and Cheese recipe.

Just grab yourself a block of Cheddar, and grate it yourself for best results. Cheddar Cheese - Just standard Cheddar cheese is all you need - nothing too fancy.Do not be tempted to sub in other dairy options here. Well, this in combination with the American cheese. Heavy Whipping Cream and Half-and-Half - Heavy whipping cream and half-and-half have a high enough fat content to protect your cheese sauce from getting grainy and/or breaking.However, if you'd like to use macaroni pasta, feel free to sub that in. Pasta Shells - Pasta shells are perfect for trapping all that cheesy goodness from your Homemade Shells and Cheese Sauce.

Need more kid-friendly pasta recipes for your dinnertime line-up? Add Stuffed Shells with Meat, Fettuccini Alfredo and Hamburger Helper to the menu! WHAT'S IN SHELLS AND CHEESE? Serve this Mac and Cheese as the main event for a kid-friendly dinner or as a fan-favorite side at holidays, BBQ's, potluck parties, and more! Featuring a foolproof cheese sauce that never breaks, never gets grainy, and always stays smooth and creamy!

It's an easy, quick-fix dish that comes together in 20 minutes and always turns out perfect. Super cheesy and decadently delicious, this Shells and Cheese Recipe is as much of a hit with the adults as it is the kiddos.

How to make good mac and cheese sauce