Description
A comforting classic of macaroni and cheese.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni or large shells
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese in small cubes or grated
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; stir in flour, and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux.
- Add dry mustard, salt, and pepper; whisk in to combine.
- Slowly whisk in milk, and whisk until well-combined.
- Cook, whisking regularly, until thickened. You don’t want mixture to boil.
- Remove from heat, and stir in cheese a little at a time until fully melted and combined.
- Drain macaroni.
- Return macaroni to pot, and pour cheese sauce over the top. Toss to combine.
Notes
- This recipe creates a creamy and cheesy comfort food ideal for any time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams