Description
A simple and delicious mac and cheese recipe that is creamy and cheesy.
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.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour to the melted butter and stir for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly.
- Cook until the mixture thickens.
- Add cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika to the sauce.
- Stir until the cheese is melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
Notes
- Use different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- Add breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy texture.
- Serve hot for best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- 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, creamy macaroni and cheese, easy mac and cheese