🧀 Macaroni and Cheese – Creamy, Cheesy Comfort Food
Mac and cheese is one of the ultimate comfort dishes—rich, creamy, and loaded with melted cheese. You can make it stovetop for quick meals or baked for that golden, crispy top. 😋
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika, garlic powder
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook pasta
- Boil macaroni according to package instructions
- Drain and set aside
2. Make cheese sauce
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat
- Stir in flour, cook 1–2 minutes (this makes a roux)
- Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth and thick
3. Add cheese
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy
- Season with salt, pepper, and spices
4. Combine
- Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce
- Mix until fully coated
🔥 Optional Baked Version
- Pour into a baking dish
- Top with extra cheese or breadcrumbs
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes until golden
🍽️ Add-Ins & Variations
- Meaty: bacon, ground beef, or shredded chicken
- Veggies: broccoli, spinach, or mushrooms
- Extra cheesy: mix cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan
- Spicy: add jalapeños or chili flakes
💡 Tips
- Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother sauce
- Don’t overcook pasta—it will cook more if baked
- Add a splash of cream for extra richness
If you want, I can give you a super creamy Southern baked mac and cheese recipe that’s next-level cheesy 🧀🔥.
