Creamy Macaroni & Cheese - For Two Or One Recipe

Name: Creamy Macaroni & Cheese - For Two Or One
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pasta, with nooks & crannies for holding the sauce; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup onion, chopped finely; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed; 1/2 teaspoon chives, chopped, mostly for colour; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup pasta, with nooks & crannies for holding the sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup onion, chopped finely
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon chives, chopped, mostly for colour
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1
Preheat oven at 350u00b0F.
2
Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al-dente. Drain and set aside.
3
Heat the milk in the microwave, on high for 1-1/2 minutes.
4
In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add salt, pepper and chopped onion. Saute on medium heat, until the onion is transparent and soft, but not brown.
5
Sprinkle the flour on top, and allow the butter to absorb some of it before stirring.
6
Add the hot milk in 3 additions, stirring constantly. The mixture will get thick very quickly.
7
After the final addition of milk, continue heating the mixture, on medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly.
8
*Remove from heat* and stir in the grated cheese, chives and red pepper flakes.
9
Add the drained pasta and mix well.
10
Fold in the cubed cheese.
11
Pour into two greased onion soup bowls.
12
Bake for 20 - 25 minutes.
13
Allow to cool a bit before serving.

501

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pasta, with nooks & crannies for holding the sauce, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Creamy Macaroni & Cheese - For Two Or One falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Creamy Macaroni & Cheese - For Two Or One

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