# Macaroni and Cheese

A simple and comforting mac and cheese recipe perfect as a side dish for Thanksgiving or any meal.

- Total time: 10 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Cook your noodles according to the package directions.
2. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the noodles.
3. In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
4. Add flour and whisk constantly for one minute.
5. Slowly whisk in milk constantly until the mixture thickens.
6. Once thickened, lower the heat to low and add in cheddar cheese.
7. Whisk until the cheese is completely melted.
8. Add the reserved pasta water, salt, and pepper to the cheese sauce.
9. Combine the sauce and the cooked noodles.
10. Enjoy as is, or place into a baking dish.
11. Top with more cheddar cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes at 350°F until slightly golden brown and bubbly.

## Equipment

- skillet
- whisk
- large sauce pan
- baking dish (optional)

## Tips

- Whisk constantly when adding flour and milk to avoid lumps.
- Lower heat when adding cheese to prevent it from seizing.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17vUY9MDxW/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/955d0025-1146-4003-a12e-b959a69372bd
- Extracted: 2026-01-11

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