Description
This creamy, cheesy mac and cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food that can be made in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk, and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: mac and cheese recipe, easy mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese, homemade mac and cheese