Macaroni and Cheese

Description

A quick, simple, and tasty macaroni and cheese dish.

Original recipe obtained here.

Ingredients

• 1 box (8 ounces) of macaroni pasta
• 1/4 cup of butter
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of milk
• 2 cups of shredded cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• ground black pepper to taste

Steps

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the macaroni pasta until al dente for about 8 minutes.
2. While waiting for the macaroni to cook, start making a roux that makes up the base for this creamy macaroni and cheese. Start by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, salt, pepper and stir until smooth. Slowly pour in the milk and stir until the mixture is smooth and bubbling.
3. Slowly stir in the grated cheddar cheese until smooth and melted.
4. Drain and stir in the macaroni into the cheese sauce until completely coated.