Description
A quick and easy one-pan macaroni dish with a creamy and cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour to the melted butter and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni until well coated.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use full-fat milk for a creamier texture.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a slight kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg