Description
A creamy and cheesy homemade mac and cheese recipe.
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 the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
- Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly.
- Cook until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the cheese until melted.
- Add salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or breadcrumbs on top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: homemade mac and cheese, mac and cheese recipe, cheesy pasta