Simple Macaroni and Cheese

Simple Macaroni and Cheese

from allrecipes.com
Dinner
25 min
630 kcal / serving

This mac and cheese recipe is simple to prepare with 7 ingredients you most likely already have on hand for a deliciously rich, comforting meal.

Ingredients

  • 1box elbow macaroni
  • ¼ cupbutter
  • ¼ cupall-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cupsmilk
  • 2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    At the same time, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add flour, salt, and pepper and stir until smooth, about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Pour in milk slowly, while stirring continuously. Continue to cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes, making sure the milk doesn't burn.

  6. 6

    Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted, 2 to 4 minutes.

  7. 7

    Drain macaroni and fold into cheese sauce until coated.

  8. 8

    Serve hot and enjoy!