Macaroni & Cheese With Fruit Cup Recipe

Macaroni & Cheese Directions

1. 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. 2

   Make the Cheese Sauce

   In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until lightly golden. Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add Cheese and Seasoning

   Remove the pot from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

4. 4

   Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until the pasta is fully coated.

5. 5

   Serve

   Serve the macaroni and cheese hot, alongside the prepared fruit cup.