Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Macaroni and Cheese
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: North American
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated); 2 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp paprika

Pasta baked or cooked in a creamy cheese sauce.

30 minutes

Serves 2

Dinner/Side

Contains common allergens

Dairy Wheat

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Instructions

5 steps

1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni and cook for 7-8 minutes until al dente (firm to the bite). Drain well and set aside.

2
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour constantly for 1-2 minutes until it turns a light golden color and smells nutty, creating a roux.
3
Gradually pour in the whole milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
4
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Gradually stir in the grated cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika until the sauce is completely smooth and glossy.
5
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until every noodle is evenly coated. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

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