---
title: Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
servings: 4
course: main
source:
  url: https://www.umami.recipes/recipe/GSmhlVhVqiHWgbTKUxS3
tags: [pasta, meal-prep, cheese]
---

= Sweet Potato Cheese Sauce =

Peel and rough chop your @sweet potato{1%lb}(453g). The smaller the pieces, the quicker they will cook.

Add them to a #pot{} along with the @heavy cream{3%cups}(710ml, 440g), stir in your @Diamond Crystal kosher salt{1%tsp}, then bring to a VERY gentle simmer over low heat. Continue cooking until potatoes are fork tender, stirring occasionally (about ~{20%minutes}).

Whisk the @whole egg{1} and @egg yolk{1} together in a #bowl{}, then gradually ladle in about 1/2 cup of the hot cream while stirring. Gradually add this mixture back to the pot while stirring.

Slowly add your @butter{1/2%stick}(cubed; 57g), @grated yellow cheddar{1/4%lb}(113g), @black pepper{1/2%tsp}(20 cranks), then @fresh nutmeg{1/8%tsp}(6-10 gratings) to the pot while stirring before blending the mixture together.

Taste and adjust salt before using immediately or allow it to cool completely before adding to an airtight container and freezing.

= Mac & Cheese =

Cook your @pasta{1%lb}(your favorite) according to the box's instructions and toss with the @Sweet Potato Cheese Sauce{2%cups}.

Split between 4 bowls before optionally topping with @toasted breadcrumbs{} and @arugula{}.