Mac & Cheese
Creamy, cheesy macaroni with a silky sauce that clings to every bite.
18Min
4Servings
520Cal
EasyLevel
Kid friendly
#comfort food#pasta#cheese
Equipment
pot
pan
stove
colander
whisk
mixing spoon
Ingredients
Main
elbow macaroni
250 g
cheddar cheese (shredded)
200 g
milk
500 ml
butter
40 g
all-purpose flour
30 g
salt
3 g
black pepper
1 g
Instructions
1
Cook the pasta
Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente.
8 min100°Ctimer 8 min
2
Make the cheese sauce
Melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk to create a smooth béchamel base.
5 minMedium heattimer 5 min
Whisk continuously to avoid lumps.
3
Melt the cheese
Add shredded cheddar to the hot sauce and stir until fully melted and smooth.
3 minMedium heattimer 3 min
4
Combine pasta and sauce
Drain the pasta, add to the cheese sauce, and stir to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
2 min
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Microwave for 2-3 minutes or skillet over medium heat
Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess.
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