Description
This Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe is rich, cheesy, and perfectly comforting ready in 30 minutes for the ultimate family meal!
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella
1/4 cup parmesan
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Boil macaroni until al dente and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour, and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in milk until sauce thickens.
4. Add cheeses and stir until melted.
5. Combine sauce with pasta and mix well.
6. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for best results.
Add veggies or spices for fun variations.
Reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe, comfort food, easy dinner