5 Ingredient Macaroni and Cheese

Name: 5 Ingredient Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 10 ounces medium elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for brushing pan; 2 tablespoons unbleached white flour; 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk; 2 1/4 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided

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Recipe by Skippy BW

For extra flavor to this mac and cheese add chopped green onion and sprinkle bread crumbs on top

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READY IN: 1hr 15mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

10

ounces medium elbow macaroni
2

tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for brushing pan
2

tablespoons unbleached white flour
2 ¹⁄₂

cups low-fat milk
2 ¹⁄₄

cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente; drain.
Melt 2 tbsp butter in sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add milk; cook 6 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; stir in 1 1/2 cups cheeses. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over noodles and combine.
Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
Bake 45 minutes or until top is crisp and beginning to brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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