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Easy Homemade Mac & Cheese Recipe

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This Easy Homemade Mac & Cheese recipe delivers a creamy, cheesy comfort food classic using simple ingredients and straightforward steps. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it features tender macaroni noodles enveloped in a luscious cheddar cheese sauce made from scratch.

Ingredients

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Macaroni

  • 8 oz. macaroni noodles (about 1 and 3/4 cup)

Cheese Sauce

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, cut into 8 pieces
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni: Boil macaroni noodles according to the package directions until al dente, then drain thoroughly. Return the drained noodles to the pot used for cooking.
  2. Mix milk and flour: While the pasta cooks, combine milk and flour in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine milk mixture with pasta: Give the milk and flour mixture one last shake and pour it into the pot with the drained macaroni.
  4. Cook sauce: Place the pot over medium heat and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and just begins to simmer. Remove the pot immediately from the heat to prevent curdling.
  5. Add butter and cheese: Stir in the butter pieces and shredded cheddar thoroughly until melted and creamy. Taste the mac & cheese and season with salt and pepper as desired.

Notes

  • Use sharp cheddar cheese for a bold, classic flavor.
  • Keep stirring the sauce continuously to avoid lumps and scorching.
  • You can substitute whole milk with 2% milk but avoid skim for creaminess.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg for a subtle warm flavor if desired.
  • For extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream or a tablespoon of cream cheese.
  • Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.

Keywords: homemade mac and cheese, easy mac and cheese, mac and cheese recipe, cheddar mac and cheese, comfort food, creamy mac and cheese

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