Macaroni and cheese Recipe

Name: Macaroni and cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 3 1/2 tbsp flour; 1 1/2 cup milk; 1 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup jack cheese; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 3 1/4 cup Penne pasta; 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup jack cheese; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Servings: persons

2 tbsp butter
3 1/2 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cup milk
1 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup jack cheese
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
3 1/4 cup Penne pasta
1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup jack cheese
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder

1
Preheat oven to 350
2
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the flour.
3
Continue whisking and cook for 2 minutes.
4
Slowly add milk, whisking constantly.
5
Cook until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes stirring frequently.
6
Remove from heat
7
Add cheeses, salt, chili powder and garlic powder.
8
Stir until all cheese is melted and all ingredients are incorporated, about 3 minutes.
9
Set aside.
10
Butter or oil an 8 inch baking dish.
11
Cook penne for 2 minutes less than normal cooking time.
12
Rinse pasta in cold water and drain.
13
Combine pasta and sauce in large bowl; mix carefully but thoroughly.
14
Scrape pasta into baking dish and sprinkle with cheeses and garlic and chili powders.
15
Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
16
Let stand 5 minutes and serve.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp butter, 3 1/2 tbsp flour, 1 1/2 cup milk, 1 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Macaroni and cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Macaroni and cheese

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