Description
A simple homemade mac and cheese recipe that is creamy, cheesy, and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Cook until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cheddar and parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Mix cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for best results.
- Add cooked bacon or breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: homemade mac and cheese, easy mac and cheese, cheese pasta recipe