Macaroni & Cheese
Homemade Macaroni & Cheese is a great alternative to the boxed kind. Much better for you, it is cheesy, creamy and delicious. Classic comfort food!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: macaroni and cheese
Servings: 8
Author: Mindy Boyd
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whole milk (low-fat does not work well in this recipe)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
- Monterrey Jack & Colby cheese blend, finley shredded, for topping
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for about a minute. Whisk in milk and cook until thick and bubbly.
Add salt, paprika, and pepper and stir until well combined. Whisk in Monterrey Jack cheese until melted and mixture thickens.
Mix with macaroni noodles and top with the desired amount of shredded Monterrey Jack & Colby cheese blend.