SUPER EASY!!! CREAMY BAKED MAC N CHEESE RECIPE

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: generic pasta brands

More nutritious or cost-effective.

Bring a pot of water to a vigorous boil and salt it.

Cook the whole box of elbow macaroni according to package instructions.

In a separate pot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

Add 2 teaspoons of all-purpose flour to the melted butter and mix for 20 to 30 seconds to cook the flour.

Gradually add 3 cups of milk (whole or 2%) and 5 oz of evaporated milk to the pot, cooking for another minute.

Add 1 cup of white cheddar cheese and 1.5 to 2 cups of medium cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.

Lower the heat to medium-low and add seasonings: 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 0.5 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of white pepper, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon of salt, mixing well after each addition.

Transfer the cheese mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle additional cheese on top.

Bake in the oven at 325°F for 25 to 30 minutes.

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