Name: Skillet Sharp Cheddar Mac and Cheese (Standard)
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Dried elbow macaroni; 4 tbsp Unsalted butter; 1/4 cup All-purpose flour; 3 cups Whole milk; 3 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 tsp Yellow mustard

Recipe tier

A straightforward, comforting skillet mac featuring a reliable roux-based cheese sauce and a golden-brown finish.

Total 30 min

Serves 4 servings

Steps 4

Ingredients 6

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Pasta
1 lb 450 g Dried elbow macaroni
Sauce
4 tbsp 55 g Unsalted butter
cup 30 g All-purpose flour
3 cups 710 ml Whole milk
3 cups 340 g Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tsp 5 g Yellow mustard

Equipment

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Instructions

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Boil the Pasta in salted water until just shy of al dente; drain and set aside.
In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, melt the butter from the Sauce group over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute to form a light roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth, simmering until thickened, then stir in the mustard and remove from heat to fold in the cheese until fully melted.
Fold the cooked pasta into the sauce, top with a handful of extra cheese, and broil on high for 3-5 minutes until the surface is bubbling and golden.