Macaroni and Cheese
This Macaroni and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy dish that kids love and is perfect for a family meal.
Equipment
- pot
- Whisk
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Pasta
- 4 cups dried macaroni
Cheese Sauce
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 ½ teaspoon dry mustard plus more to taste
- 1 lb cheese (such as cheddar, jack, and/or fontina) grated
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Cayenne pepper, paprika, and/or thyme optional
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Cook the macaroni until very firm. The macaroni should be too firm to eat right out of the pot. Drain.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl. Melt the butter in a large pot and sprinkle in the flour. Whisk together over medium-low heat. Cook the mixture for 5 minutes, whisking constantly. Don't let it burn.
- Pour in the milk, add the mustard, and whisk until smooth. Cook for 5 minutes until very thick. Reduce the heat to low.
- Take ¼ cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into the beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the egg. Whisk together till smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture into the sauce, whisking constantly. Stir until smooth. Add in the cheese and stir to melt. Add the salt, seasoned salt, pepper, and other optional seasonings. Taste the sauce, adding more salt if needed.
Notes
Keep screen awake while cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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