Mac and Cheese

Name: Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
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

UpdatedMay 3, 2026

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Homemade cheddar sauce that coats every bite.

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Mac and Cheese

Serving Size

290 g

Amount per Serving

Calories

507

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium

532

Potassium

325

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Directions

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

Mac and Cheese

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