Description
A creamy and cheesy macaroni dish inspired by a popular fast food version.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the macaroni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Add the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese melts.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni, mixing well.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be baked for a crispy top.
- You can add breadcrumbs on top before baking if desired.
- Adjust cheese types for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Mac Cheese Copycat