Description
A cozy and cheesy macaroni and cheese that’s perfect for any night of the week. It’s creamy, satisfying, and sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow noodles
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional: hot sauce, mustard, or garlic for added flavor
Instructions
- Boil elbow noodles for 1-2 minutes less than package instructions; drain.
- Melt butter in a large pan and stir in flour to form a paste.
- Whisk in milk and keep stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Add grated cheese and stir until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper, then mix in the cooked pasta.
- Pour into a baking dish, top with additional cheese, and bake until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Freshly grated cheese works best for melting. You can add breadcrumbs or toppings for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: macaroni and cheese, comfort food, cheesy pasta, easy recipe