Better Macaroni and Cheese

By zhanghengshuo

6 Person

30 Minutes

0 Calories

That would be great if I could find a healthier version. This Better Macaroni and Cheese is so creamy and cheesy and not grainy at all. I may have found a new mac & cheese love! Make this for a cookout with the neighbors, everyone including adults love it. This recipe is great AND easy! Try this recipe over the weekend!

Ingredients

4 tbsp. unsalted butter
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. ground mustard
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 pound elbow macaroni pasta

Method

01

Cook macaroni noodles according to package directions to al dente. Drain and set aside.
02

In a medium saucepan, add milk and heat over low heat until it begins to have steam come up and bubble slightly around the edges, stirring often. Add in flour, a tablespoon at a time, and stir or whisk together until fully incorporated and no lumps remain. Cook until milk begins to thicken.
03

Add in the salt and mustard and stir to incorporate. Add in the cheese, one cup at a time stirring in between each addition. Stir together to incorporate. Add in butter and stir until butter and cheese have melted completely, begin to bubble, and completely smooth.
04

Pour cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni noodles and gently stir to coat. Taste and add additional salt if necessary.

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Better Macaroni and Cheese

4.8

( By zhanghengshuo )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 6 servings
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 30 Mins

02 Ingredients

4 tbsp. unsalted butter

3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 tsp. ground mustard

1 tsp. salt

2 tbsp. all purpose flour

1 1/2 cups milk

1 pound elbow macaroni pasta

03 Method

Step 1

Cook macaroni noodles according to package directions to al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, add milk and heat over low heat until it begins to have steam come up and bubble slightly around the edges, stirring often. Add in flour, a tablespoon at a time, and stir or whisk together until fully incorporated and no lumps remain. Cook until milk begins to thicken.

Step 3

Add in the salt and mustard and stir to incorporate. Add in the cheese, one cup at a time stirring in between each addition. Stir together to incorporate. Add in butter and stir until butter and cheese have melted completely, begin to bubble, and completely smooth.

Step 4

Pour cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni noodles and gently stir to coat. Taste and add additional salt if necessary.

04 Author