Mac and cheese is one of my comfort food, and I’m happy that I discovered this recipe on Youtube from Cara’s Recipes. This recipe may use simple ingredients, but I’m telling you, it tastes super good! What’s more, this is for busy heads as this will only take 20 minutes of preparation. Learn the full recipe by watching the video below.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of elbow macaroni
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose butter
  • 2 cups of whole or 2% milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 & 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 & 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly shredded pepper Jack cheese

Directions:

Step 1

Shred your cheese and put them in a bowl. Set aside. Next, pour your elbow macaroni into a pot of lightly salted boiling water and cook until al dente. While waiting, heat a saucepan and add 3 tbsp of unsalted butter and melt it. Once it melts, add the flour and whisk over medium heat for one to two minutes. Pour in the milk a little bit at a time while whisking until smooth and creamy.

Melting the butter for the mac and cheese sauce
Image credits: Cara’s Recipes via Youtube

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Step 2

Next, add the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground mustard. Mix until evenly combined and continue to cook over medium-high heat for five to six minutes, stirring regularly until the sauce thickens. After it thickens, add the shredded cheese one at a time and whisk until smooth and melted. Finally, turn off the heat and add the cooked elbow macaroni. Stir until well combined.

Combining all the ingredients for the mac and cheese sauce
Image credits: Cara’s Recipes via Youtube

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Stephanie

Since I lover experiments, I’ve alwaysnloved to create, paint, as well as cook and style food. I feel in love with DIY as soon as I discovered it and could not have been more excited when I learned I could share projects with people around the world. Taking photos is a passion of mine, as is design and painting with oils. I love holidays and celebrations, crafting cute little gifts and serving up at least one new recipe I am excited about.

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