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There is nothing better than a bowl of Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese! No need to make from a box, this homemade recipe is easy, ready in less than 30 minutes and only five ingredients!
Ingredients Needed For Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
- pasta
- salted butter
- all-purpose flour
- milk
- cheddar
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The recipe outlined below is for two servings, if you would like a larger portion double the recipe.
Cook the pasta according to instructions. I used Pipe Rigate just because I think the shape works well for mac and cheese. Use whatever you have on hand.
While that’s cooking, heat butter in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and whisk together to form a roux.
Slowly whisk the milk into the roux. Continually whisking until the mixture is smooth and let come to a low boil. Let the boil simmer for 2 – 3 minutes. You want the milk to thicken up a little. Then whisk in the shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
Lastly, add the cooked pasta and toss until combined with the cheese sauce. So easy! Serve immediately!!
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Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 4 oz pasta, cooked
- 1 tbsp salted butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cheddar, shredded
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a deep skillet or saute pan over medium heat.
- Sprinkle the flour over the butter and whisk together to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk the milk into the roux.
- Continually whisking until the mixture is smooth and let come to a low boil.
- Whisk in the cheddar until smooth.
- Add the pasta and toss until combined.
- Serve immediately!
- Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American