Mac & Cheese Recipe
Kids portion of our 4-cheese mac.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Cheese
Method
Cooking Instructions
Cook the Pasta
In a medium pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce
In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the milk and cream cheese, stirring until smooth. Gradually add the cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and creamy.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir well to combine, making sure all the pasta is coated evenly.
Season
Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Stir until well mixed.
Serve
Serve warm in kid-friendly portions.
