Kids Mac Recipe
Make Kids Mac Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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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 water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add 2 cups of macaroni pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
After cooking, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Flour
Once the butter is melted, whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until smooth, cooking for about 1 minute.
- 6
Add Milk
Slowly pour in 2 cups of milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 7
Add Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- 8
Season Sauce
Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt, black pepper to taste, and 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir to combine.
Combining Everything
- 9
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni pasta back into the pot with the cheese sauce. Stir until the pasta is fully coated.
- 10
Optional Toppings
If desired, mix in 0.5 cups of breadcrumbs and top with 0.25 cups of grated Parmesan cheese.
- 11
Serve
Serve warm, and enjoy your Kids Mac!