Kids Mac & Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Toppings (optional)
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically about 7-8 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Flour
Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it forms a roux, stirring constantly.
- 6
Add Milk
Gradually pour in 2 cups of milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- 7
Add Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- 8
Season
Season with 0.5 tsp of salt and 0.25 tsp of black pepper to taste.
Combining
- 9
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is well coated.
- 10
Optional Toppings
If desired, sprinkle 0.5 cups of breadcrumbs and 0.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Baking (optional)
- 11
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 12
Bake
Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.