Simple Macaroni and Cheese

Simple Macaroni and Cheese

Easy mac and cheese is simple to prepare with 7 ingredients you most likely already have on hand for tasty, comfort-food meal.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
630 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
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.
Step 2
Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
Step 3
Drain macaroni and fold into cheese sauce until coated.
Step 4
At the same time, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Step 5
Add flour, salt, and pepper and stir until smooth, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
Serve hot and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

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