Description
A classic mac and cheese recipe that’s creamy, cheesy, and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk. Cook until thickened.
- Add cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use whole milk.
- Add breadcrumbs on top for a crispy finish.
- You can bake it at 350°F for 15 minutes if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, homemade mac and cheese, easy mac and cheese recipe