Mac N Cheese Recipe

Time20m

Serves2

Kraft Macaroni N Cheese.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil water
Pour 4 cups of water into a medium saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Cook macaroni
Add 1 cup dry elbow macaroni and 1/4 tsp salt to the boiling water. Stir immediately to prevent sticking. Return to a boil and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes until the pasta is tender but still slightly firm (follow package timing if different).
3
Drain
Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the cooking water (optional), then drain the macaroni in a colander and return it to the saucepan off the heat.

4
Add butter and milk
To the hot drained macaroni in the saucepan, add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 cup milk. Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is warmed through (about 30-60 seconds).
5
Stir in cheese powder
Open the Kraft cheese powder packet and sprinkle the entire contents over the macaroni. Stir vigorously until the cheese powder is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce seems too thick, add up to 1-2 tablespoons of reserved pasta water or milk to reach desired creaminess.
6
Optional add-ins
If using, stir in 1/2 cup grated cheddar for extra cheesiness, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp dry mustard. Taste and adjust seasoning — add a pinch more salt if needed.
7
Serve
Transfer to bowls and serve immediately while hot.