Description
A creamy and cheesy mac and cheese recipe that is quick and easy to make.
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
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a crunchy topping, bake in the oven after mixing in cheese.
- You can add cooked bacon or vegetables for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mac and cheese recipe