Description
Creamy, dreamy, and utterly irresistible, this mac and cheese recipe features a velvety cheese sauce that envelops every noodle in cheesy goodness. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, this dish is bound to spark joy and create lasting memories. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a comforting bowl of this classic favorite that is both easy to make and customizable with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour for about 1-2 minutes until bubbly.
- Gradually add milk while whisking continuously until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in shredded cheddar until fully melted and creamy.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg