Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Make Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
2
Cook Elbow Macaroni
Once the water is boiling, add 2 cups of elbow macaroni and a pinch of salt. Cook according to package directions until al dente, typically about 7-8 minutes.
3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside.

4
Melt Butter
In the same pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
5
Add Flour
Once the butter is melted, whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and slightly golden.
6
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
7
Add Cheese
Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and combined.
8
Season
Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to the cheese sauce. Stir well to combine.

9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Return the drained macaroni to the pot and pour the cheese sauce over the pasta. Stir gently until the macaroni is well coated in the cheese sauce.
10
Serve
Serve the macaroni and cheese hot, optionally garnished with extra shredded cheese or black pepper on top.