Simple Macaroni and Cheese
Simple Macaroni and Cheese is a creamy homemade comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce box elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Gather all of the ingredients.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Add the elbow macaroni and cook until tender but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
- While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously. Cook until the sauce becomes smooth and begins to bubble, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded Cheddar cheese until completely melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until evenly coated. This Simple Macaroni and Cheese is ready to serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
- Top with toasted breadcrumbs for added crunch.
- Add cooked broccoli, peas, or spinach for extra vegetables.
- Leftover cheese sauce can be thinned with a splash of milk when reheating.