Macaroni and cheese or mac and cheese is a popular American dish. This is an easy recipe for creamy macaroni and cheese made on the stovetop.
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
Servings
3servings
Servings
3servings
Ingredients
1 1/2cupsUncooked elbow macaroni
1teaspoonGarlicminced
2tablespoonsButter
2tablespoonsPlain flour
2cupsWhole milkchilled
1 1/2cupsCheddar cheeseshredded
1/4teaspoonPepper powder
WaterFor cooking macaroni
Saltto taste
Instructions
Cook the macaroni in lightly salted water. Stir occasionally until done. Drain and keep aside.
Add butter and garlic to a pan and cook until the butter melts and garlic starts to turn golden.
Add plain flour, mix well and cook until the raw smell goes.
Add milk and whisk until smooth. Cook on medium flame until the mixture starts to thicken.
Reduce heat to low and add cheese. Whisk until cheese melts, and the mixture is smooth. Add salt, pepper, and cooked macaroni. Mix well and switch off the flame. Serve warm.
NOTE – I used smoked cheddar cheese in this recipe.
One cup = 250 ml, one tablespoon = 15 ml, one teaspoon = 5 ml.