Name: Mac and Cheese (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Elbow Macaroni; 1/2 cup Butter; 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour; 3 cups Milk; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

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A comforting and easy-to-make mac and cheese, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Total 30 min

Serves 6

Steps 6

Ingredients 7

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Pasta
1 pound 450 g Elbow Macaroni
Cheese Sauce
cup 115 g Butter
cup 60 g All-Purpose Flour
3 cups 720 mL Milk
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper
4 cups 400 g Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until sauce has thickened. Stir in Salt and Pepper.
Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar Cheese until melted and smooth.
Add cooked Pasta to the Cheese Sauce and stir to combine. Serve immediately.