Creamy Mac and Cheese
Creamy mac and cheese has a luxurious sauce made of smoked cheddar and whole milk. It's the tastiest macaroni and cheese you will ever make.
Servings 8 people
Calories 488kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 2 cups room temperature smoked cheddar cheese shredded
- Paprika and chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions, reducing the cooking time by about 1-2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In the meantime, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Sprinkle in flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to get rid of the starchy flavor in the flour.
- Add salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove pan from heat. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, until milk is incorporated and smooth.
- Return pan to heat and bring to simmer. Stirring constantly, continue to simmer until mixture has begun to thicken.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese. Continue to stir until cheese is melted.
- Add in cooked macaroni. Gently stir until macaroni is coated with the cheese mixture.
- Garnish with paprika and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Calcium: 487mg | Iron: 0.8mg