Description
Creamy and cheesy homemade Mac and Cheese, the ultimate comfort food perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g macaroni
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Begin by boiling water in a large pot. Once boiling, add the macaroni. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Add cream and milk: Gradually pour in the heavy cream and milk while continuously stirring until smooth.
- Season it: Add the mustard powder and smoked paprika. Stir until well combined.
- Melt the cheese: Remove from heat and slowly add the cheddar cheese while stirring until melted.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Dish out your delicious homemade Mac and Cheese and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add breadcrumbs or extra cheese on top for a crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food, Cheesy Pasta