Simple and Fast Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

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Simple-And-Fast-Homemade-Macaroni-And-Cheese-Recipe

Ingredients list:

  • Two cups, or eight ounces, of elbow macaroni
  • Four tablespoons, or 1/4 cup, unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup of flour for all purposes
  • Half a teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp powdered mustard (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp powdered onion (optional)
  • Two cups of milk (whole milk is optimal)
  • a half-cup of finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • For added creaminess, feel free to add 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Half a cup of breadcrumbs, optional for garnish

Step By Step Guidelines:

1.  Prepare the macaroni:

  • In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. After draining, set away.

2.  Prepare the Cheese Sauce:

  • Melt the butter in the same pot over a medium heat. To make a roux, add the flour and whisk constantly for one to two minutes.
  • To prevent lumps, gradually add the milk to the roux while whisking continuously. Whisk the mixture continuously until it thickens.
  • Add onion powder (if used), mustard powder, black pepper, and salt to the sauce.
  • Add the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses (if used) and turn the heat down to low. Stir until the sauce is smooth and the cheese has melted completely.

3.  Mix the Macaroni and Sauce together:

  • To the cheese sauce, add the cooked macaroni. Make sure the cheese sauce coats the macaroni evenly by giving it a good stir.

4.  Adding breadcrumbs is optional.

  • In a skillet, melt one tablespoon of butter if you want a breadcrumb coating. When the breadcrumbs are golden brown, add them.

5.  Serve:

  • Macaroni and cheese should be served hot, either with or without the breadcrumb topping.
Savor your homemade macaroni and cheese, which is creamy and cheesy! You may also experiment with different cheeses, such Gruyère or Parmesan, to add even more flavor to the recipe.

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