Mac & Cheese Recipe
Creamy macaroni and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping (optional)
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni to the boiling water. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside.
Making the Cheese Sauce
Combining and Serving
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir until the pasta is well coated.
- 9
Optional Topping
If desired, in a small bowl, mix 0.5 cup of breadcrumbs, 0.25 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and 0.5 teaspoon of paprika. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
- 10
Bake (optional)
For a crispy topping, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- 11
Serve
Serve the mac and cheese warm and enjoy!

