Homemade Mac n Cheese
This smooth and creamy mac n cheese dish is a classic! It’s a simple recipe that takes pasta, butter, cheese, milk, and seasonings and turns it into a comfort food that the whole family will be requesting.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pasta shells
- 1 stick of butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water until soft. Drain in colander.
- In the pasta pot, melt the butter and stir in flour. Sauté for a couple minutes till browned and aromatic.
- Whisk in milk and salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat and whisk till bubbly and starting to thicken.
- Add the cheese and stir till melted and smooth. Stir in the cooked pasta. Taste and season if needed and add more milk if desired.
Notes
I add a pound of browned ground beef at the end to make it an entree.