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Simple Mac and Cheese
4 servings
Super easy and creamy macaroni and cheese recipe. Making a delicious mac and cheese at home from scratch has never been easier!
Ingredients
- ½ lbElbow Macaroni
- 2 cCheddar Cheese
grated
- 2 tbspParmesan Cheese
grated
- 1 ¾ cMilk
- 3 tbspButter
- 2 tbspFlour
- ½ tspMustard
- ¼ tspSalt
- ⅛ tspPepper
- ¼ tspPaprika
- ¼ tspGarlic Powder
- ¼ tspOnion Powder
Directions
- 1
Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, add the butter and slowly melt over low heat. Add flour to the melted butter and stir until well incorporated and mixture thickens.
- 3
Turn burner up to medium heat and slowly add the milk, about a half cup at a time. Continue to stir the sauce until it begins to lightly simmer and thicken. Then, add seasonings and mustard.
- 4
Remove sauce from heat and add the cheddar and parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted.
- 5
Pour macaroni into cheese sauce and stir to combine. Enjoy!

Simple Mac and Cheese
25 min4 servings484 cal
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