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Macaroni Cheese
Dive into the comforting world of homemade macaroni cheese! With a rich, creamy cheese sauce and tender elbow macaroni, this simple dish promises a journey into the heart of classic comfort food.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 695 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
European , American , British
Ingredients
- 300 g macaroni
- 50 g butter
- 50 g plain flour
- 500 ml milk
- 200 g cheddar cheese Grated
- salt To taste
- black pepper To taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir continuously for about 2 minutes until well combined and the mixture turns slightly golden.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to avoid any lumps. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well until all the macaroni is coated with the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to ensure everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve the mac and cheese hot and enjoy!
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Notes
- Feel free to customize your mac and cheese by adding other ingredients such as sautéed onions, or diced tomatoes.
- For a richer flavour, you can use a combination of different types of cheeses.
- Leftover mac and cheese can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
695kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
461mg
(19%)
Potassium
416mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1022IU
(20%)
Vitamin D
2µg
Calcium
533mg
(53%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 695
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 695kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 461mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 416mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1022IU | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 2µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 533mg | 53% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.