Cheesy Elbow Mac & Cheese

Submitted by Marian Allen

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

1. Cook macaroni, drain.
2. In saucepan melt butter, stir in flour, salt pepper and add milk and cook, while stirring until thickened and bubbly.
3. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted.
4. Combine macaroni and sauce in buttered casserole. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake in 350 oven for 30 mins.
5. Can sprinkle with a little paprika to aid in browning some.

Reviews

[Brenda7]

This was a quick & easy recipe to make for a family gathering. I doubled the recipe exactly & added a bit more flour. Instead of the cheddar, I used velveeta cheese. Perfect. (Just ask my 3 boys)

 

[AngelaTN]

This is by far the best macaroni and cheese I've ever made. I have been looking for an EASY homemade mac and cheese (I am not a fan of the "box" kind), and I am happy to say this is it!!!! Reminds of the kind my great-grandma used to make. This is comfort food at its finest. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

 

[Chicagopm]

I made this last night for dinner. This was the first time that I've ever made "homemade" macaroni and cheese. I used shell pasta instead of macaroni (using the same amount of uncooked pasta). I almost cooked additional pasta before I baked it because when I mixed the pasta with the cheese mixture it looked very soupy. It's a good thing that I didn't!! During the baking process, the liquid "evaporated". This is a recipe that will definitely be used again! Thanks for sharing!

 

[trixie]

Sorry to say my children did not enjoy this at all. Won't make it again.

 

[Lighthouse Rita]

We enjoyed this easy version of mac and cheese. It turned out a little dry so next time maybe I will add a little more milk or give it a little less cooking time. Thanks for sharing