Creamy Mac and Cheese

Creamy Mac and Cheese

3 servings
Open source
600
Calories
23g
Protein
55g
Carbs
32g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 18 oz Elbow macaroni or Cavatappi pasta(227g)
  • 22 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded(226g)
  • 31 cup Whole milk or heavy cream(240g)
  • 42 tablespoon Butter(28g)
  • 51 tablespoon All-purpose flour(8g)

Instructions

  1. 1Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
  2. 2Drain the pasta and set aside.
  3. 3In a small pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  4. 4Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  5. 5Slowly pour in the milk or cream, whisking constantly until thickened.
  6. 6Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
  7. 7Fold in the cooked pasta until evenly coated with the cheese sauce.