Classic Mac and Cheese
Creamy, cheesy macaroni with sweet caramelized onions for extra depth.
31Min
4Servings
620Cal
EasyLevel
Kid friendly
#pasta#cheese#comfort food#easy dinner
Equipment
pot
pan
colander
stove
whisk
mixing spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients
elbow macaroni
400 g
cheddar cheese (grated)
200 g
milk
500 ml
butter
30 g
all-purpose flour
30 g
onion (diced)
1 piece
salt
5 g
black pepper
2 g
Instructions
1
Cook pasta
Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente.
8 mintimer 8 min
2
Caramelize onion
Slowly cook diced onion until golden and sweet.
15 minLow heattimer 15 min
Onion should become deep golden and sweet; do not rush.
3
Make roux
Melt butter, add flour and cook for 1 minute.
1 minMedium heat
4
Make cheese sauce
Gradually whisk in milk, then add grated cheddar and stir until melted.
5 minMedium heat
5
Combine and season
Mix drained pasta and caramelized onions into cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
2 min
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or stovetop with splash of milk
Store in airtight container. Reheat gently to restore creaminess.
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