Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni; 4 tbsp butter; 0.25 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 2 cups cheddar cheese; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 cups breadcrumbs

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Aisha Omar

Time

30 minutes

Servings

Calories

699

A true American classic, this creamy macaroni and cheese will bring warmth and comfort to your dinner table.

699

cal

27.4g

protein

65.4g

carbs

36.3g

fat

Ingredients (9)

Directions

Step 1
Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
Step 2
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then whisk in flour to form a roux.
Step 3
Gradually add milk, whisking until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
Step 5
Combine macaroni with cheese sauce, then transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
Step 6
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

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Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
elbow macaroni	8 oz	210	7g	42g	1g
butter	4 tbsp	102	0g	0g	12g
all-purpose flour	0.25 cups	29	1g	6g	0g
milk	2 cups	73	4g	6g	4g
cheddar cheese	2 cups	231	13g	1g	19g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
paprika	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
breadcrumbs	0.5 cups	53	2g	10g	1g

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
elbow macaroni	8 oz	210	7g	42g	1g
butter	4 tbsp	102	0g	0g	12g
all-purpose flour	0.25 cups	29	1g	6g	0g
milk	2 cups	73	4g	6g	4g
cheddar cheese	2 cups	231	13g	1g	19g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
paprika	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
breadcrumbs	0.5 cups	53	2g	10g	1g