Recipe: Creamy Macaroni And Cheese 🔗

Ingredients 🔗

• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions 🔗

Step 1 🔗

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2 🔗

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 3 🔗

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Slowly add milk while stirring with a whisk until it starts to thicken. Add 1 cup cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese; stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in macaroni. Pour into prepared baking dish.

Step 4 🔗

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned on top. Sprinkle remaining cup of cheddar cheese over top and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Preparation, cooking time and yield 🔗

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes
Yield: 8 servings