Better Macaroni and Cheese PT30M https://img4.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1009/f8/b/533224/300x200x50.jpg 6 servings Ingredients: 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp. ground mustard 1 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1 pound elbow macaroni pasta

Better Macaroni and Cheese

By zhanghengshuo

6 Person
30 Minutes
0 Calories
That would be great if I could find a healthier version. This Better Macaroni and Cheese is so creamy and cheesy and not grainy at all. I may have found a new mac & cheese love! Make this for a cookout with the neighbors, everyone including adults love it. This recipe is great AND easy! Try this recipe over the weekend!

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter

  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1/2 tsp. ground mustard

  • 1 tsp. salt

  • 2 tbsp. all purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 cups milk

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni pasta

Method

  • 01
    Cook macaroni noodles according to package directions to al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • 02
    In a medium saucepan, add milk and heat over low heat until it begins to have steam come up and bubble slightly around the edges, stirring often. Add in flour, a tablespoon at a time, and stir or whisk together until fully incorporated and no lumps remain. Cook until milk begins to thicken.
  • 03
    Add in the salt and mustard and stir to incorporate. Add in the cheese, one cup at a time stirring in between each addition. Stir together to incorporate. Add in butter and stir until butter and cheese have melted completely, begin to bubble, and completely smooth.
  • 04
    Pour cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni noodles and gently stir to coat. Taste and add additional salt if necessary.

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Better Macaroni and Cheese

That would be great if I could find a healthier version. This Better Macaroni and Cheese is so creamy and cheesy and not grainy at all. I may have found a new mac & cheese love! Make this for a cookout with the neighbors, everyone including adults love it. This recipe is great AND easy! Try this recipe over the weekend!
01 Information
  • Grade easy
  • Serving 6 servings
  • Prep Time 10 Mins
  • Cook Time 20 Mins
  • Total Time 30 Mins
02 Ingredients
4 tbsp. unsalted butter
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. ground mustard
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 pound elbow macaroni pasta
03 Method
Step 1
Cook macaroni noodles according to package directions to al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, add milk and heat over low heat until it begins to have steam come up and bubble slightly around the edges, stirring often. Add in flour, a tablespoon at a time, and stir or whisk together until fully incorporated and no lumps remain. Cook until milk begins to thicken.
Step 3
Add in the salt and mustard and stir to incorporate. Add in the cheese, one cup at a time stirring in between each addition. Stir together to incorporate. Add in butter and stir until butter and cheese have melted completely, begin to bubble, and completely smooth.
Step 4
Pour cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni noodles and gently stir to coat. Taste and add additional salt if necessary.
04 Author
zhanghengshuo zhanghengshuo
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