Description
A classic comfort food made with creamy cheese and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or breadcrumbs on top.
- You can use different types of cheese for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: homemade mac and cheese, comfort food, pasta dish