Mac & Cheese Recipe
Make Mac & Cheese Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping (optional)
Method
Cook Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Macaroni
Once the water is boiling, add 2 cups of elbow macaroni. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside.
Make Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Flour
Once the butter is melted, whisk in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour until smooth. Cook for about 1 minute.
- 6
Add Milk
Slowly add 2 cups of milk while continuously whisking to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of paprika until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine
- 8
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Fold the drained macaroni into the cheese sauce until well coated.
- 9
Optional Topping
If using, mix 0.5 cups of bread crumbs and 0.5 cups of parmesan cheese in a bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
Bake (optional)
- 10
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 11
Bake
Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
