Name: Best Ever Macaroni Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Best Ever Macaroni Cheese Recipe

Danyette Dorr Modified: January 30, 2024

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 485kcal
Total Fat : 23g
Saturated Fat : 14g
Cholesterol : 65mg
Sodium : 615mg
Total Carbohydrates : 47g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 6g
Protein : 22g

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