Easy Mac and Cheese Recipe

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Today I’m excited to share one of the only mac and cheese recipes that the cheese-hater in my family will eat! This simple recipe is perfect to throw together on a busy weeknight and it is absolutely delicious!

For this recipe, you can use any type of dry pasta that you like. On this night, I used a box of shells, and I loved the way they held the cheese sauce. Start out by preparing the pasta according to the instructions on the box.

While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Next, add the milk, hot sauce and seasonings and bring to a simmer. Carefully fold in the cheese one cup at a time, stirring constantly. (Fold in the cheese, David!) By folding in, I just mean mix it together.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

When the pasta has finished cooking, drain the water and pour the cheese sauce over the cooked pasta.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Serve as the main course or as the side dish to your favorite meal. Be sure to share this easy mac and cheese recipe with your friends! If you enjoyed this recipe, try my White Cheddar Mac and Cheese recipe!Ā 

Mac and Cheese Recipe

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-Ashton

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Easy Mac and Cheese Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy, velvety mac and cheese recipe. Whether you're serving it as a side or a main course, this mac and cheese is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Dried Pasta macaroni or shells
  • 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Butter
  • 3 1/2 Cups Whole Milk
  • 4 Cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce

Method
 

  1. Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the box.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large saucepan.
  3. Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the milk, hot sauce and seasonings and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add in the cheese one cup at a time, stirring constantly.
  6. When the pasta has finished cooking, drain the water and pour the cheese sauce over the cooked pasta.
  7. Serve as the main course or as the side dish to your favorite meal.

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Hi! I’m Ashton, a food blogger and meal-planning enthusiast helping busy families make dinnertime easier. I share family-friendly recipes, themed movie nights, and monthly meal planners designed to save time, reduce stress, and bring simple joy back to the kitchen. Thanks for being here!

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I’m Ashton!

I share easy, family friendly recipes and simple meal planning ideas to help make dinnertime feel less stressful. Along with recipes, I create monthly meal planners that lay out a full month of dinners, complete with recipes and shopping lists, so you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying your evenings.

I am also a travel planner specializing in Disney vacations, and I love bringing a little fun and magic into everyday life, through themed family dinners at home and helping plan memorable vacations.

Whether you are here for recipes, meal planning help, or inspiration for future adventures, I’m so excited you’re here to share the magic with me! šŸ’œ

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