Simple Mac and Cheese

Simple Mac and Cheese – Super easy and creamy macaroni and cheese recipe. Making a delicious mac and cheese at home from scratch has never been easier! This is the perfect side dish recipe and also a fun kid friendly meal!

Ingredients that go into making my Simple Mac and Cheese recipe:

• Elbow Macaroni
• Cheddar Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese
• Milk
• Butter
• Flour
• Mustard
• Seasonings: Salt + Pepper + Paprika + Garlic Powder + Onion Powder

Tools to have on hand for this recipe:

• Saucepans (one for the sauce + one for boiling macaroni)
• Measuring Spoons and Cups
• Cooking Spoon
• Cheese Grater
• Colander

How to make a simple macaroni and cheese at home from scratch:

Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In a medium saucepan, add the butter and slowly melt over low heat. Add flour to the melted butter and stir until well incorporated and mixture thickens.

Turn burner up to medium heat and slowly add the milk, about a half cup at a time. Continue to stir the sauce until it begins to lightly simmer and thicken. Then, add seasonings and mustard.

Remove sauce from heat and add the cheddar and parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted.

Pour macaroni into cheese sauce and stir to combine. Enjoy!

Main courses to serve with my delicious homemade mac and cheese:

• Roast Chicken – Easy and versatile roast whole chicken stuffed with lemon, onion, garlic, parsley and butter.
• BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs – Seasoned chicken thighs wrapped in thick cut bacon, basted in a sweet sauce and then grilled to crisp perfection.
• Slow Cooker Tender Short Ribs – English cut short ribs seared in a cast iron skillet then cooked low and slow in a red wine sauce.
• Homemade Hand Dipped Corn Dogs – Perfectly sweet and crunchy homemade corn dogs just like Disneyland! 
• Slow Cooked Tender London Broil – This London broil recipe is super easy and delicious. It is slightly sweet with tons of flavor that melts in your mouth.

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Simple Mac and Cheese

Super easy and creamy macaroni and cheese recipe.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword best macaroni and cheese recipe, creamy mac and cheese, easy macaroni and cheese, simple mac and cheese

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 4 people

Author Amanda Cooks & Styles

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. Elbow Macaroni
• 2 cups Cheddar Cheese grated
• 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
• 1 3/4 cups Milk
• 3 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp Flour
• 1/2 tsp Mustard
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Paprika
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp Onion Powder

Instructions

• Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, add the butter and slowly melt over low heat. Add flour to the melted butter and stir until well incorporated and mixture thickens.
• Turn burner up to medium heat and slowly add the milk, about a half cup at a time. Continue to stir the sauce until it begins to lightly simmer and thicken. Then, add seasonings and mustard.
• Remove sauce from heat and add the cheddar and parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted.
• Pour macaroni into cheese sauce and stir to combine. Enjoy!