Description
A creamy and cheesy mac and cheese recipe that has gained popularity on TikTok.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add salt and macaroni, cooking until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Slowly add milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens.
- Add cheddar and mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring to combine.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, until bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños.
- Try different cheese combinations for a unique flavor.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for added color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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