Description
A comforting and easy mac and cheese recipe perfect for family dinners on busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce. Stir to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add cooked vegetables or protein.
- Use different types of cheese for variety.
- For a creamier sauce, use a blend of cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg