WHAT YOU NEED
Ingredients
Ingredients adjusted for 6 servings
- 300 g macaroni
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups grated cheese
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper
Equipment
- Chopping board
- Mixing bowl
- Cooking spoon
- Suitable pan or pot
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American · Soul Food · Dinner
Soul Food Mac & Cheese
Creamy baked macaroni with a golden cheese topping.
⏱ 50 minPrep 15 minCook 35 min👨🍳 6 servings★ 4.9Medium
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STEP BY STEP
Method
- 1
Cook macaroni until just tender.
- 2
Melt butter and stir in flour.
- 3
Whisk in milk until smooth and thick.
- 4
Add most cheese and season.
- 5
Mix with macaroni, top with cheese and bake until golden.
Nutrition note
Nutrition varies with portions and ingredient brands.
WHAT I LEARNED
Kitchen knowledge
A butter-and-flour roux thickens cheese sauce.
SAFETY FIRST
Kitchen safety
Use oven gloves; baking dishes stay hot for a long time.
