Description
Creamy and cheesy macaroni dish.
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 macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour, stirring constantly for one minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened.
- Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika until melted.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of cheeses.
- Add breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy texture.
- Can be baked for 20 minutes at 350°F for a baked version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: macaroni and cheese, pasta, comfort food