Mac and Cheese
Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy cheese sauce with perfectly cooked pasta. This easy-to-make dish evokes nostalgic memories while offering endless customization options. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a gathering, this recipe delivers a deliciously cheesy experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain well.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux; cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in grated cheddar and mustard powder, seasoning with salt and pepper until melted and smooth.
- Fold the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or top with additional cheese or breadcrumbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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