Macaroni and Cheese
Servings 4
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large saucepan
Ingredients
- 8 oz macaroni
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
- 2 slices American cheese
- 2-3 tbsp parmesan, freshly grated
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of well-salted boiling water according to the package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat; stir in the flour until well combined and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add in the milk slowly, whisking constantly, until well combined. Cook and stir until bubbly.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cheddar cheese, American cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese; stir until melted. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
- Add the cooked & drained noodles to the sauce.
- Toss to coat evenly, then turn the stove off and let it sit for 3-5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Stir, taste & re-season, if needed.
- Serve with extra shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese for sprinkling on top. Enjoy.