Cheddar Mac and Cheese
Our cheddar mac and cheese recipe uses melty cheddar for the perfect weeknight dinner or anytime comfort food fix. Kids love it!
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk or 2% milk, not heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese (8 oz. bar of cheese)
- ⅓ cup grated mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted water. Drain and toss with a little oil or butter to prevent clumping. Set aside.
- Mix the flour, salt, pepper, and dry mustard in a small bowl. Grate the cheese using a box grater.
- Melt the butter over medium-low heat in a skillet or the same pot you used to cook the pasta. Whisk in the flour mixture. Cook for about 2 minutes, whisking constantly, until the mixture turns golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, a quarter cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1 ½ minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the shredded cheese until it melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni and stir until the pasta is evenly coated. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 42.6gProtein: 19.4gTotal Fat: 22.3gSaturated Fat: 12.7gCholesterol: 64.9mgSodium: 416.7mgPotassium: 266.3mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 5.4g
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