Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCapital Ale HouseMac-n-cheese Recipe

Mac-n-cheese Recipe

Inspired by Capital Ale House
Time30m
Serves4

With fries or vegetables. Includes soft drink, milk, or juice, entree, and choice of a Toll House Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich or a Tabletop...

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Ingredients

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Macaroni and Cheese

Method

Macaroni and Cheese Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the macaroni

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the cheese sauce

    In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbly. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add cheese

    Remove the pot from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine macaroni and cheese sauce

    Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well combined.

Fries or Vegetables Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare fries or vegetables

    Bake or fry the frozen French fries according to package instructions, or steam the mixed vegetables until tender.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve the meal

    Plate the mac-n-cheese alongside the fries or vegetables. Serve with the selected drink and dessert.

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