Jun 08 2026
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Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Creamy macaroni and cheese made with a blend of cheeses.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the macaroni

    In a large pot of salted boiling 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, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly.

  3. 3

    Add milk

    Slowly whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Incorporate cheeses

    Reduce the heat to low and add the cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and creamy.

  5. 5

    Combine macaroni and sauce

    Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring well to coat. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve hot, garnished with additional paprika if desired.

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