Easy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Ready in less than 15 minutes, this easy Mac and cheese recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients that are already in your kitchen! Better than the blue box.
Servings: 6
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- whisk
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 lb macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cups low fat milk
- 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over medium high heat. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, approximately 8 minutes.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and whisk to combine. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until golden whisking constantly.
- While whisking, slowly add the milk to the butter/flour mixture. Turn the heat to low. Bring the milk mixture to a simmer and continue cooking, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, approximately 4-5 minutes. DO NOT BOIL.
- Stir the cheese into the milk mixture and remove from the heat. Continue stirring until the cheese is thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Drain the pasta, do not rinse. Fold the macaroni into the cheese sauce and stir to combine.Check for seasoning and add salt/pepper, if needed.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 476mg | Iron: 1.5mg