Mac and Cheese
Keen Sparrow

Mac and Cheese

22Min
4Servings
520Cal
EasyLevel
Kid friendly
#comfort food#pasta#cheese#quick meal#family friendly

Equipment

pot
pan
colander
whisk
mixing spoon

Ingredients

Ingredients

pasta (dry)

200 g

butter (room_temperature)

30 g

all-purpose flour (dry)

20 g

milk (cold)

600 ml

salt (dry)

3 g

cheddar cheese (shredded)

120 g

mozzarella cheese (shredded)

120 g

Instructions

1

Cook the pasta

Cook half a package of pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain well.

10 mintimer 10 min
2

Make the roux

In a separate pan, melt the butter, add the flour, and cook for about 1 minute until the raw flour smell disappears.

2 minMedium heattimer 1 min
Stir constantly to prevent burning
3

Make the cheese sauce

Gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens. Add salt, then the shredded cheeses and stir until fully melted and smooth.

8 minMedium heattimer 5 min
Add milk gradually to avoid lumps
4

Combine and serve

Fold in the cooked pasta, stir until well coated with the cheese sauce, and serve hot.

2 min
Serve immediately while hot for best texture

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or stovetop with splash of milk

Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess

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