Easy Macaroni And Cheese
User Reviews
4.9
132 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Macaroni And Cheese
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An delicious recipe for homemade easy macaroni and cheese.
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Ingredients
- 1 (8 ouncbox elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 oz cream cheese cut in cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese such as cheddar or colby jack
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: you can add a splash of hot sauce or a tsp of mustard powder if desired
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, and cooking according to package directions. I prefer to cook mine al dente and not overcook.
- Meanwhile in a separate pan, melt butter in a medium to large sauce pan over medium heat; stir in cream cheese until well combined. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes. Slowly pour milk into pan while stirring until mixture is smooth and starting to gently boil, about 3-5 minutes. Add cheese to mixture and stir until cheese is melted and well combined.
- Pour cheese sauce over drained macaroni and stir gently until cheese sauce is well combined with pasta. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to change up the types of cheeses you use in this recipe. Even the same variety of cheese, from different brands, can bring a different taste to your dish.
- Using a block of cheese that you grate yourself works better than buying pre-grated or shredded cheese. Typically the pre-grated cheese does not melt as smoothly as freshly grated cheese does.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
422mg
(18%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
560IU
(11%)
Calcium
226mg
(23%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 226mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
132 reviews
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