Creamy Homemade Mac and Cheese
This creamy homemade mac and cheese is the ultimate kid friendly comfort food that the whole family will love. Parents can feel good about making this from scratch with simple pantry ingredients in under 30 minutes.
A velvety stovetop mac and cheese made with real cheddar that kids devour every single time.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
pasta
sauce
seasoning
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Make the Roux
In the same pot melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until the mixture turns slightly golden and smells nutty.
Build the Cheese Sauce
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, salt, and garlic powder until completely melted and smooth.
Combine and Serve
Add the drained pasta back into the pot and stir well to coat every noodle in the cheese sauce. Serve immediately in bowls while hot and gooey.
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