Mac & Cheese Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare a classic Mac & Cheese, a comforting American dish combining tender pasta with a rich and creamy cheese sauce.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan For cooking the pasta
- 1 Whisk For stirring the cheese sauce
- 1 Baking Dish For baking the mac & cheese
Ingredients
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni Uncooked
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Flour All-purpose
- 2 cups Milk Whole milk preferred
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese Shredded
- to taste Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Paprika Optional, for color
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir until the cheese melts completely.
- Combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce in a baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For added texture, top with breadcrumbs before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 45000IUCalcium: 3000mgIron: 0.2mg
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