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Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese

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Creamy, cheesy, and wonderfully simple, this homemade mac and cheese is a cozy stovetop recipe made with tender elbow macaroni and a smooth cheddar cheese sauce. Butter, flour, milk, and shredded cheddar come together into a rich sauce that coats every bite, making it a quick comfort food recipe for family dinners, easy lunches, or a budget-friendly side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dishes, Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 507
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup elbow macaroni cooked until tender
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup milk whole milk for extra creaminess
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt
  • black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 colander
  • 1 whisk or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Boil the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until tender. Drain.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter, add the all-purpose flour, and stir quickly to prevent lumps.
  3. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring until it becomes a thick sauce.
  4. Add the shredded cheddar cheese, stir until melted, and the sauce becomes creamy.
  5. Add the cooked macaroni, mix well.
  6. Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 290gCalories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 21gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 532mgPotassium: 325mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g

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