Macaroni And Cheese Recipe
Make Macaroni And Cheese Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook the Macaroni
Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-8 minutes.
- 3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside.
Making the Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Flour
Once the butter is melted, sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour while whisking constantly to create a roux. Cook for about 1 minute until it turns a light golden color.
- 6
Pour in the Milk
Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to whisk until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the Cheese and Seasonings
Reduce the heat to low and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of mustard powder until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combining
- 8
Mix Pasta with Cheese Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir well to coat all the pasta with the sauce.
- 9
Serve
Serve the macaroni and cheese hot, garnished with additional cheese or breadcrumbs if desired.
