Simple Macaroni and Cheese
Simple Macaroni and Cheese delivers a rich, velvety bite with tender elbows coated in a buttery Cheddar sauce built from a classic roux. It’s nostalgic comfort ideal for weeknights, offering balanced salt and pepper warmth and a cheesiness that clings to every noodle. Serve hot for a cozy family dinner or a satisfying side.
- Prep10 min
- Cook15 min
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet still slightly firm, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 4
Whisk in flour, salt, and black pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Slowly pour in milk while stirring constantly; cook and stir until the mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes, making sure the milk does not burn.
- 6
Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
- 7
Drain the macaroni and fold it into the cheese sauce until coated.
- 8
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 761.84 kcal High
- Protein 32.35 g Good Source
- Carbs 61.41 g Moderate
- Total Fat 44.09 g High
- Saturated Fat 25.04 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 119.23 mg High
- Sodium 668.0 mg High
- Fiber 2.4 g Low Source
- Sugar 7.19 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 804.84 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.22 mg Moderate
- Potassium 382.22 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 78.63 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.04 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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