Kids Mac + Cheese Recipe
White cheddar, whole-milk mozzarella, noodles
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook the Macaroni
Once the water is boiling, add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-8 minutes.
- 3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside.
Making the Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Flour
Once the butter is melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour until it forms a paste, cooking for about 1 minute.
- 6
Add Milk
Slowly whisk in the whole milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 7
Add Cheese
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the white cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted and smooth.
- 8
Season the Sauce
Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the cheese sauce, stirring to combine.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 9
Combine
Add the drained macaroni back into the pot with the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is well coated.
- 10
Serve
Serve the mac and cheese warm, optionally garnished with additional cheese or herbs as desired.
