Description
A creamy and cheesy mac and cheese recipe that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Add macaroni and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Drain the macaroni and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir for 1 minute to make a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the milk. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir until cheese melts.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce. Mix well.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use whole milk.
- Add breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy texture.
- Mix in cooked vegetables or proteins for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, easy recipe, comfort food