Macaroni and Cheese
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 877
- Total Fat
- 61
- Saturated Fat
- 36
- Carbohydrates
- 61
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 10
- Protein
- 23
- Cholesterol
- 171
- Sodium
- 881
- Total: 30 min
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
8 ounces unsalted butter
8 ounces all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar
1 cup shredded white American cheese
1 cup cream cheese
3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons kosher salt
White pepper
Directions
- Make a roux by melting the butter with the flour in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the roux until it resembles wet sand, about 5 minutes Add the milk and whisk constantly until smooth. Add the Cheddar, American cheese and cream cheese, and whisk to a creamy sauce consistency.
- Add the sauce to the macaroni and cook to desired consistency. Mix in the kosher salt and some white pepper.