Ingredients
- Elbow macaroni
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Whole milk
- Unsalted butter
- All-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add macaroni, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the roux: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth; cook for 1 minute.
- Make the cheese sauce: Gradually whisk in milk while stirring constantly until thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Add cheese: Stir in shredded cheddar until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine pasta: Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce; mix well until evenly coated.
- Serve: Dish out your creamy mac and cheese hot, or top with extra cheese before broiling for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg