Easy Mac and Cheese Recipe - How To Make Macaroni and Cheese

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: any pasta shape

More nutritious or versatile.

Melt 1/2 stick of butter in a pot.

Cook 8 ounces of macaroni noodles according to the package directions.

Stir in flour to the melted butter and cook for a couple of minutes to remove the gluten.

Add salt to taste and the tango verde spice, stirring to combine.

Gradually whisk in 2 cups of whole milk until smooth, cooking for a couple of minutes until thickened.

Turn off the heat and add 2 cups of string cheese, stirring until melted and combined.

Add the cooked macaroni directly to the cheese sauce without rinsing it, stirring to combine.

Optionally, top with breadcrumbs and bake if desired.

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