Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
This comfort food is a family favorite . Serve it as is or bake it for a few minutes for a golden-cheesy appearance.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 c milk
- 1/2 c butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 c flour
- 1-2 t Kosher salt
- 4 c shredded cheese -any combination of cheddar, cheddar/mozzarella, or white cheddar
Instructions
- Cook pasta to al dente stage. Drain, rinse with cool water and set aside.
- Heat milk in large glass measuring cup for 3-4 minutes in the microwave.
- In a large sauce pan, or Dutch Oven, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour. Continue to whisk for about 3 minutes.
- Add in the warmed milk and whisk constantly until it coats the back of a wooden spoon.
- Stir in one teaspoon of salt.
- Remove pan from the heat source and blend in the cheese.
- Gently stir in cooked macaroni until thoroughly coated.
- Serve as is or bake in 350°F oven for about 20 minutes to golden the cheese.