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Easy Homemade Mac & Cheese Recipe

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This easy homemade mac & cheese recipe combines creamy, cheesy goodness with simple ingredients for a comforting and quick meal that everyone will love. With a smooth cheese sauce made from scratch and classic elbow macaroni, it’s perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a family favorite side dish.

Ingredients

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Macaroni

  • 8 oz. macaroni noodles (about 1 and 3/4 cups)

Sauce

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, cut into 8 pieces
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni: Cook macaroni noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and return the macaroni to the pot it was cooked in.
  2. Prepare milk mixture: While the macaroni is cooking, combine the milk and flour in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add milk mixture to macaroni: Give the milk and flour mixture one last shake to ensure it’s well blended, then pour it into the pot with the drained macaroni.
  4. Cook sauce: Set the pot over medium heat and stir continuously. Cook until the sauce thickens and just begins to simmer, making sure not to let it boil. Once thickened, immediately remove the pot from heat to prevent curdling.
  5. Finish mac & cheese: Stir in the butter pieces until melted and combined. Then add the shredded sharp Cheddar cheese and stir until smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired before serving.

Notes

  • Use sharp Cheddar cheese for the best flavor and meltability.
  • Stir continuously when cooking the sauce to prevent lumps.
  • You can substitute the macaroni for other small pasta shapes if desired.
  • Adjust thickness by cooking sauce slightly longer or adding a splash of milk for a creamier texture.
  • This recipe serves as a great base to add extras like cooked bacon, broccoli, or breadcrumbs on top.

Keywords: mac and cheese, homemade mac and cheese, easy mac and cheese, cheesy pasta, comfort food, quick dinner

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