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Simple Macaroni and Cheese
This mac and cheese recipe is simple to prepare with seven ingredients you most likely already have on hand for a deliciously rich, comforting meal.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni (1 box)
- 0.25 cup butter
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp salt
- ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 cup milk
- 2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (freshly grated recommended)
Steps
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 3
Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 5
Whisk in flour, salt, and black pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Slowly pour in milk, while constantly stirring; cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes, making sure the milk doesn't burn.
- 7
Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
- 8
Drain macaroni and fold into cheese sauce until coated.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a thicker mac and cheese, double the amount of macaroni. We recommend you grate your own cheese because pre-shredded cheese won't incorporate into the mixture as well as block cheese. To bake: complete the first three steps, top with bread crumbs or crackers, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes until bubbling. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days; reheat with a splash of milk.
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