The Best Mac and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. macaroni noodles
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups 2 % milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic (or garlic powder)
- 1-2 tablespoons buffalo hot sauce (we used Franks)
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the uncooked macaroni noodles and salt to the water and stir.
- 2
Let pasta cook until al dente. Strain noodles and set aside.
- 3
Next, prepare a roux by heating a large pot or dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add butter.
- 4
When the butter is melted add flour and whisk until the butter and flour form a crumble.
- 5
Slowly add milk to the pot, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk the roux over medium/high heat for about 4-6 minutes or until the roux thickens.
- 6
When the roux is thick, remove from heat and add the cheddar cheese. Whisk until the cheese has melted.
- 7
Add granulated garlic, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to the cheese sauce. Mix well.
- 8
Finally, add the cooked macaroni noodles to the cheese sauce and mix until the noodles are covered in cheese sauce.
- 9
Enjoy immediately.