Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Simple Mac and Cheese recipe. In just 30 minutes, you can create a creamy, cheesy delight that warms the heart and satisfies the palate. This dish combines the rich flavors of cheddar and parmesan, resulting in a luscious sauce that clings to perfectly cooked elbow macaroni. Whether you’re serving it as a quick weeknight dinner or bringing it to a potluck, this mac and cheese is sure to be a family favorite. Plus, its customizable nature means you can easily add vegetables or proteins of your choice for a delicious twist. Dive into this easy-to-follow recipe and enjoy a homemade classic that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb. elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour until combined and cook until thickened.
- Gradually whisk in milk (about half a cup at a time) until lightly simmering.
- Remove from heat and mix in mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir in grated cheddar and parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg