Mac & Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping (optional)
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni to the boiling water, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing Cheese Sauce
- 3
Melt Butter
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
- 4
Add Flour
Once the butter is melted, whisk in 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes until it forms a roux, being careful not to let it brown.
- 5
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Combining and Serving
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is thoroughly coated.
- 8
Prepare Topping (optional)
If using, mix 0.5 cups of bread crumbs with 0.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese.
- 9
Bake (optional)
Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish, sprinkle the topping over it, and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 10
Serve
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade mac & cheese!