How to make MACARONI & CHEESE

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.

Boil water in a pot.

Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water until al dente, about 10 minutes, checking around the 8-minute mark.

Drain the macaroni and set aside.

In a pot over medium heat, melt butter.

Pour in milk and add all purpose flour; whisk until the flour is completely dissolved.

Keep mixing until the mixture comes to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and stir for another 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and add cheddar cheese; mix until melted and combined.

Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.

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