Hey, Mac! Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Cheese pleasin’ pasta, served with a salad or fries

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
Make the Cheese Sauce
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
3
Add Cheese and Seasonings
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is fully coated.
5
Serve
Serve the mac and cheese warm with a side salad or fries.