Ultimate Mac and Cheese Recipe: Indulgent Creamy Comfort in 30 Minutes
Experience the creamy comfort of the ultimate mac and cheese, ready in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
Notes
- Add bread crumbs on top for extra crunch.
- Mix in vegetables for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
Keywords: mac and cheese, creamy, comfort food, quick recipe