Classic Mac and Cheese

Name: Classic Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni; 2 cups cheddar cheese; 1.5 cups milk; 4 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 cups bread crumbs

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Daniel Kim

Time

40 minutes

Servings

Calories

715

Indulge in this creamy, cheesy goodness that brings back childhood memories.

715

cal

27.6g

protein

70.7g

carbs

35.5g

fat

Ingredients (8)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
elbow macaroni	2 cups	260	9g	52g	1g
cheddar cheese	2 cups	231	13g	1g	19g
milk	1.5 cups	55	3g	4g	3g
butter	4 tbsp	102	0g	0g	12g
all-purpose flour	2 tbsp	14	0g	3g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
bread crumbs	0.5 cups	53	2g	10g	1g

Ingredients (8)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
elbow macaroni	2 cups	260	9g	52g	1g
cheddar cheese	2 cups	231	13g	1g	19g
milk	1.5 cups	55	3g	4g	3g
butter	4 tbsp	102	0g	0g	12g
all-purpose flour	2 tbsp	14	0g	3g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
bread crumbs	0.5 cups	53	2g	10g	1g

Directions

Step 1
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
Step 2
In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour to form a roux.
Step 3
Gradually add milk while whisking, then let it thicken for 3-4 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Step 5
Combine the cheese sauce with the drained macaroni, season with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with bread crumbs, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.

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