Easy Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Easy Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 2 cups grated cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk, 2%, whole milk, or cream; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup grated cheese, breadcrumbs, or crumbled crackers for topping, optional

A rich and cheesy macaroni dish that satisfies both children and adults.

⭐ 3.8 (34 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 30 minTotal: 45 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Lunch Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Boil water, cook macaroni for 5 minutes, then drain.
Combine drained macaroni and grated cheddar cheese in a 2-quart baking pan.
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a paste, then slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute to thicken.
Pour thickened milk into the macaroni mixture and stir thoroughly. Optionally, sprinkle with toppings.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 220 kcal

Carbohydrate: 15 g

Cholesterol: 39 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 11 g

Saturated Fat: 8 g

Sodium: 369 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 13 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g