Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Served with french fries or fruit cup.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
Make the Cheese Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until it forms a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
3
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well-coated.
5
Serve
Serve warm, optionally with french fries or a fruit cup on the side.