Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Make Macaroni & 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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1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of salted water to a rolling boil.
2
Cook the Macaroni
Add 2 cups of macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Stir occasionally.
3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside.

4
Melt the Butter
In the same pot used for the pasta, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
5
Add Flour
Once melted, whisk in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute until golden, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
6
Pour in Milk
Gradually add 2 cups of milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
7
Add Cheese and Seasonings
Once thickened, reduce heat to low and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of mustard powder until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

8
Combine Pasta and Cheese Sauce
Add the drained macaroni back into the pot with the cheese sauce. Stir well until all pasta is coated in the creamy cheese sauce.
9
Serve
Serve the macaroni and cheese hot, optionally garnished with extra cheese, black pepper, or breadcrumbs on top.