Mac and Cheese with Creamy Velvety Sauce
A classic comfort food recipe for macaroni and cheese with a rich, smooth, and creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 pound Elbow macaroni
- 0.25 cup Butter
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, Shredded
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce.
- Whole milk is recommended for the creamiest sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 200g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 120
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 120
- Saturated Fat: 120
- Unsaturated Fat: 120
- Trans Fat: 120
- Carbohydrates: 120
- Fiber: 120
- Protein: 120
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese, cheesy pasta, comfort food, homemade mac and cheese, velvety sauce