Macaroni and Cheese
Directions
- 1Cook your noodles according to the package directions.
- 2Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the noodles.
- 3In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- 4Add flour and whisk constantly for one minute.
- 5Slowly whisk in milk constantly until the mixture thickens.
- 6Once thickened, lower the heat to low and add in cheddar cheese.
- 7Whisk until the cheese is completely melted.
- 8Add the reserved pasta water, salt, and pepper to the cheese sauce.
- 9Combine the sauce and the cooked noodles.
- 10Enjoy as is, or place into a baking dish.
- 11Top with more cheddar cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes at 350°F until slightly golden brown and bubbly.
Ingredients
- 1 box pasta (elbows or shells)
- 3 tbs all purpose flour
- 2.25 cup milk
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 tbs butter
- 0.25 cup pasta cooking water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp pepper
- more cheddar cheese
Equipment
skilletwhisklarge sauce panbaking dish (optional)
Tips
- Whisk constantly when adding flour and milk to avoid lumps.
- Lower heat when adding cheese to prevent it from seizing.
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