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Easy Homemade Mac & Cheese Recipe

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This Easy Homemade Mac & Cheese recipe combines tender cooked macaroni with a creamy, cheesy sauce made from a simple milk and flour mixture, sharp cheddar cheese, and butter. It’s a quick and comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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Macaroni

  • 8 oz. macaroni noodles (about 1 and 3/4 cup)

Sauce

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, cut into 8 pieces
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook Macaroni: Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, typically boiling them in salted water until tender. Once cooked, drain the noodles well and return them to the pot they were cooked in.
  2. Prepare Milk Mixture: While the macaroni cooks, combine the milk and flour in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously until the flour is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Add Milk Mixture: Give the milk and flour mixture one more vigorous shake before pouring it into the pot with the drained macaroni.
  4. Cook Sauce: Place the pot over medium heat and stir continuously. As the sauce heats, it will begin to thicken. Continue stirring until the sauce just comes to a simmer, then immediately remove the pot from the heat to prevent burning.
  5. Add Butter and Cheese: Stir in the butter pieces and shredded sharp Cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Taste the mac & cheese and season with salt and pepper as desired before serving.

Notes

  • Use sharp Cheddar cheese for the best flavor, but feel free to mix in other cheeses like mozzarella or Monterey Jack for creaminess and gooeyness.
  • For a richer sauce, you can substitute half of the milk with half-and-half or cream.
  • Stir continuously while heating the sauce to prevent lumps and burning.
  • To add more texture, consider topping the mac & cheese with breadcrumbs and baking it briefly in the oven until golden brown.
  • This recipe serves about 4 people as a main dish or 6 as a side.

Keywords: mac and cheese, homemade mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese, easy mac and cheese, cheddar cheese pasta

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