Ingredientes para 5 Ingredient Macaroni And Cheese
- 1 pound Elbow Macaroni
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1/4 cup Unbleached White Flour
- 2 cups Low Fat Milk
- 2 1/4 cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup Gruyere Cheese, shredded
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- Chopped Green Onions, for garnish (optional)
- Breadcrumbs, for garnish (optional)
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Como fazer 5 Ingredient Macaroni And Cheese
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook 1 pound of macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 3/4 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese (or your favorite cheese blend). Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni and stir gently to combine.
- Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup of shredded cheese over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions and breadcrumbs (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
19g
Fat
51g
Carbs
11g
