Description
A comforting and creamy mac and cheese that’s perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and deeply satisfying, this dish is a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup macaroni (uncooked)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (warm)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper until cheese melts.
- Combine cheese sauce with macaroni. Pour into a baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional toppings like breadcrumbs or bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 40
Keywords: Comfort Food, creamy pasta, mac and cheese