Ultimate Mac and Cheese: Create Creamy Comfort Fast!
A quick and easy recipe for creamy mac and cheese that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, perfect for a comforting meal.
- 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 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Serve hot and enjoy your creamy mac and cheese!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or breadcrumbs on top.
- Feel free to mix in vegetables like broccoli or peas for added nutrition.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg