Homemade Mac and Cheese
Give up the boxed stuff and make this Homemade Mac and Cheese instead. It's absolutely delicious and so easy to make!
Servings: 10
Calories: 502kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- ½ c butter (1 stick) - I used unsalted
- ½ c flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp onion powder (this is the secret ingredient that makes it taste so amazing)
- 4 c 2% milk (skim milk and whole milk work too)
- 16 oz cheddar cheese shredded (white New York extra sharp cheddar cheese is the best, but I've used orange sharp cheddar cheese in a pinch)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to directions on box, drain, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large nonstick saucepan.
- Add flour, salt, and onion powder and mix until it forms a paste.
- Add milk and bring to boil for one minute, or until sauce starts to thicken.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until it is melted and combined.
- Add cooked macaroni and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 453mg | Iron: 1.2mg