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Easy Macaroni And Cheese

An delicious recipe for homemade easy macaroni and cheese. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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.