Cup Of Mac & Cheese Recipe
Make Cup Of Mac & Cheese Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring about 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 7-8 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Flour
Once butter is melted, whisk in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour until smooth and cook for about 1 minute.
- 6
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 7
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of onion powder until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combining
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is well coated.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately while hot, optionally garnished with extra cheese or herbs.