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Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Creamy and cheesy macaroni, a comfort food favorite.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Cook the Pasta

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2

Make the Cheese Sauce

In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until lightly golden. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and bubbles.

3

Add Cheese and Seasonings

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, mixing well.

4

Combine Pasta and Sauce

Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until the pasta is coated evenly. Remove from heat.

5

Serve

Serve warm, optionally garnished with extra cheese or paprika.