Description
Indulge in this creamy mac & cheese recipe that combines rich cheddar with perfectly cooked pasta for an irresistible dish everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta:
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Prepare the Cheese Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Whisk in flour until smooth and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add whole milk while stirring to prevent lumps.
- 3. Add the Cheese:
- Once the mixture is thickened and bubbly, remove from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Add drained pasta to the cheese sauce, mixing until every noodle is coated evenly.
- 5. Serve:
- Serve warm as is or transfer to a greased baking dish for an optional baked version with extra cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg