📝 Description
Homemade Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort dish made with tender pasta coated in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, baked or served stovetop-style for maximum cheesiness.
😋 Flavor & Experience
Ultra creamy cheddar sauce, buttery pasta, and a golden cheesy finish. Rich, smooth, savory, and irresistibly comforting in every bite.
🛒 Ingredients
300 g elbow macaroni 🍝
3 tbsp butter 🧈
3 tbsp flour
2 ½ cups milk 🥛
2 cups cheddar cheese 🧀
½ cup mozzarella (optional for extra stretch)
½ tsp mustard powder (optional)
Salt & black pepper
Optional topping: breadcrumbs + melted butter
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. 🍝 Cook pasta
Boil macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. 🧈 Make roux
Melt butter in a pan, stir in flour, and cook for 1–2 minutes.
3. 🥛 Add milk
Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.
4. 🧀 Melt cheese
Stir in cheddar (and mozzarella if using) until creamy and smooth.
5. 🍝 Combine
Add cooked pasta and mix until fully coated.
6. 🔥 Optional bake
Transfer to baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes until golden.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 30 min
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Kcal: 620 | Protein: 22g | Servings: 4
