Quick Macaroni And Cheese Recipe Recipe

Name: Quick Macaroni And Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 1 Tbsp salt; 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 2 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups, packed); 1 teaspoon corn starch; 2 teaspoons flour; 1 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup ham, chopped into 1/4 inch cubes; Freshly grated black pepper; METHOD

Servings: persons

2 quarts water
1 Tbsp salt
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups, packed)
1 teaspoon corn starch
2 teaspoons flour
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup ham, chopped into 1/4 inch cubes
Freshly grated black pepper
METHOD

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1 In a medium sized bowl, mix corn starch into the grated cheese, so that the cheese is coated, set aside. This will help the cheese from getting too stringy.
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2 Bring 2 quarts of water with the tablespoon of salt to a boil in thick-bottomed saucepan. Add the elbow macaroni and follow the cooking time instructions on the package, minus about 2 minutes. (If your macaroni doesn't come with instructions, start checking at 7 minutes). Cook until al dente - cooked through, but still slightly firm. Drain the water from the cooking pan.
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3 While the macaroni is cooking, prepare the sauce. Melt the butter in a large saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in the flour. Slowly dribble in the milk, while whisking (to avoid clumping) until the sauce is smooth. Slowly add the grated cheese, while whisking, until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice. Add the cooked, drained macaroni and ham. Do not over-mix. Sprinkle in some freshly grated black pepper.
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Serve immediately.

354

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 quarts water, 1 Tbsp salt, 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Quick Macaroni And Cheese Recipe 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.

Quick Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

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