Homemade Macaroni & Cheese

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This cheesy, irresistibly creamy recipe is the ultimate homemade classic comfort food that the whole family is guaranteed to love!

Everyone needs a good homemade mac and cheese recipe. It’s a dish that will bring everyone to the table and leave them satisfied. The velvety, rich flavor is great for game days, BBQs, and potlucks, but it is simple enough to make for an easy dinner.

Sometimes the most satisfying meals come from the simplest ingredients. You will love how simple and quick this Homemade Macaroni & Cheese is to make!

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED?

• 4 cups preferred pasta (elbow macaroni, rotini, or small shells)
• 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 oz shredded Colby jack cheese
• 4 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• ½ teaspoon salt

HOW DO I MAKE HOMEMADE MACARONI & CHEESE?

Start by cooking the pasta according to package instructions. Then drain and set aside for now.

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and continue to stir together until you have a roux, then add the milk, salt and dry mustard.

Continue simmering until it begins to thicken. Lower the heat and stir in the cheeses until melted.

Remove from heat and stir in the cooked macaroni until everything is well combined.

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Homemade Macaroni & Cheese

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Ingredients

• 4 cups preferred pasta (elbow macaroni, rotini, or small shells)
• 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 oz shredded Colby jack cheese
• 4 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• ½ teaspoon salt

Notes

1. Start by cooking the pasta according to package instructions. Then drain and set aside for now.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the flour and continue to stir together until you have a roux, then add the milk, salt and dry mustard. Continue simmering until it begins to thicken.
4. Lower the heat and stir in the cheeses until melted.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the cooked macaroni until everything is well combined.