How to make real stove top mac & cheese

Make Real Stove Top Mac & Cheese

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In a large pot of boiling water cook the macaroni until al dente. Usually about 7-9 minutes.

In a large pot of boiling water cook the macaroni until al dente. Usually about 7-9 minutes.

Drain in a colander

Drain in a colander

In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat

In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat

Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute

Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute

Gradually whisk in the half and half and cook, whisking constantly until the mixture is hot and thick, about 4 minutes.

Gradually whisk in the half and half and cook, whisking constantly until the mixture is hot and thick, about 4 minutes.

Remove from heat. Add white pepper, salt and cayenne pepper and stir.

Remove from heat. Add white pepper, salt and cayenne pepper and stir.

Add the cheddar

Add the cheddar

Stir in cheddar until melted.

Stir in cheddar until melted.

Add the cooked macaroni and mix well to evenly coat. Add more salt to taste if needed.

Add the cooked macaroni and mix well to evenly coat. Add more salt to taste if needed.

Serve in a bowl. Makes about 4 good servings. Good stuff, enjoy.

  • 1.0lb Bag of large elbow macaroni
  • 4.0Tbsp Butter
  • 1.0qt Half and half (equal parts whole milk & cream)
  • 1.0lb Bag of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2tsp White pepper
  • 1/4tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2tsp Salt
  • 4.0Tbsp Flour
Central Coast,Ca
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