Best Macaroni And Cheese Ever Recipe

Ingredients for Best Macaroni And Cheese Ever

• Elbow Macaroni
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• All Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups whole milk
• Velveeta Cheese

How to Make Best Macaroni And Cheese Ever

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook 1 pound of elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth.
4. Gradually whisk in 3 cups of whole milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and comes to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low.
5. Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded Gruyère cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir gently to combine.
7. Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
8. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the top.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
10. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.