Ingredients for Macaroni Cheese
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- Velveeta Cheese
- Elbow Macaroni
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How to Make Macaroni Cheese
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 pound of elbow macaroni and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- While the macaroni is cooking, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Gradually whisk in 3 cups of whole milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly (about 3-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese blend) until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
25g
Carbs
11g
