🥘 Ingredients
1 lb elbow macaroni
4 tbsp butter
¼ cup flour
3 cups milk
3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup mozzarella, shredded
Salt and pepper
Breadcrumb topping (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
🧈 Step 1: Melt butter
Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute to make a roux.
🥛 Step 2: Add milk
Slowly pour in milk while whisking constantly. Cook until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
🧀 Step 3: Add cheese
Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
🍝 Step 4: Cook pasta
Boil pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
🥄 Step 5: Combine
Add cooked pasta to cheese sauce. Stir until pasta is fully coated.
🔥 Step 6: Transfer to dish
Pour mac and cheese into greased 9x13 baking dish.
🍞 Step 7: Add topping (optional)
Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top if desired for extra crunch.
⏲️ Step 8: Bake
Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
🍽️ Step 9: Serve
Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with baby carrots and apple slices!