Easy Mac and Cheese

Name: Easy Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This easy mac and cheese recipe is perfect for beginners. Enjoy it as a side or use it as a blank canvas to paint your mac and cheese masterpiece with add-ins and spices.

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add the flour, salt and pepper; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted.
Drain macaroni. Add to the cheese mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 412 calories, 20g fat (13g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 437mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.