mom's easy cheddar cheese and macaroni

Name: Mom's Easy Cheddar Cheese and Macaroni
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) elbow macaroni, cooked 8 minutes or al dente according to package directions; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter; 3 tablespoon(s) flour; 1 1/2 cup(s) whole milk; 3 cup(s) shredded sharp white or yellow cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg or ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cayenne pepper, if desired

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Fran Murray

Fountain Hills, AZ

Updated on Jan 20, 2014

Stephanie's favorite comfort food dish has always been macaroni and cheese! This is so easy and yummy! Add bacon, green chilies or anything that makes you happy!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked 8 minutes or al dente according to package directions
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3 cups shredded sharp white or yellow cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, if desired

How To Make mom's easy cheddar cheese and macaroni

Step 1

Heat a medium size deep skillet over medium heat. Add oil and butter. When butter melts into the oil, stir in flour. Gently cook, whisking flour and butter together until smooth and flour has had a chance to cook, about 3 minutes. Slowly add milk while continuing to whisk. Gently bring milk to a bubble while stirring frequently. Allow the milk to thicken a bit; then stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, a handful at a time. Season sauce with nutmeg (and/or mustard) and cayenne. Taste and add a little salt, if you like.

Step 2

Add cooked pasta to the sauce and coat completely by turning over and over in the cheese sauce. Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese and place under a hot broiler for a minute to brown the top. Makes 4 servings.
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