Mac & Cheese Recipe
Creamy macaroni and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping (optional)
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain Pasta
Ensure to shake off excess water.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 3
Melt Butter
Keep stirring until fully melted and bubbly.
- 4
Make Roux
The mixture should be smooth and slightly golden.
- 5
Add Milk
Continue to whisk until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 6
Add Cheese
Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, mixing well.
Combining and Serving
- 7
Combine Macaroni and Sauce
Ensure all pasta is coated with the cheese sauce.
- 8
Optional Baking
Top with 0.5 cups of breadcrumbs and 0.25 cups of grated Parmesan cheese.
- 9
Bake
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.