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mom's easy cheddar cheese and macaroni

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Recipe by
Fran Murray
@franmurray
Fountain Hills, AZ

Stephanie's favorite comfort food dish has always been macaroni and cheese! This is so easy and yummy! Add bacon, green chilies or anything that makes you happy!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mom's easy cheddar cheese and macaroni

  • 1 lb
    elbow macaroni, cooked 8 minutes or al dente according to package directions
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    whole milk
  • 3 c
    shredded sharp white or yellow cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground nutmeg or ground mustard
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cayenne pepper, if desired

How To Make mom's easy cheddar cheese and macaroni

  • 1
    Heat a medium size deep skillet over medium heat. Add oil and butter. When butter melts into the oil, stir in flour. Gently cook, whisking flour and butter together until smooth and flour has had a chance to cook, about 3 minutes. Slowly add milk while continuing to whisk. Gently bring milk to a bubble while stirring frequently. Allow the milk to thicken a bit; then stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, a handful at a time. Season sauce with nutmeg (and/or mustard) and cayenne. Taste and add a little salt, if you like.
  • 2
    Add cooked pasta to the sauce and coat completely by turning over and over in the cheese sauce. Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese and place under a hot broiler for a minute to brown the top. Makes 4 servings.
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