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Mac and Cheese

Easy Homemade Mac & Cheese


Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 oz) packed of dried elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup of butter
  • 1/4 cup all purpose unbleached flour
  • 2 cups organic milk (2 % works fine)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 35 shakes of hot sauce (I use Frank’s)
  • 2 cups (8 oz) Cheddar cheese + more for topping. Shred it yourself–trust me. For variation, you could use a Cheddar/Gouda blend.
  • Paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni according to directions on the box. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add flour, whisking constantly.
  3. Once combined, add milk gradually.
  4. Whisk until thickened and bubbly.
  5. Stir in salt, hot sauce, shredded cheese, until cheese melts.
  6. Stir macaroni noodles into the sauce.
  7. Once combined, pour into large casserole dish.
  8. Sprinkle with extra cheese and paprika (optional).
  9. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let stand for five minutes before serving.