The Best Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
Pasta & Grains
- 12 oz Medium Shells
Baking & Spices
- 1/4 Cup Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
Dairy
- 1/4 Cup Butter
- 2 Cups Colby & Monterey Jack shredded cheese
- 2 Cups Milk, warmed
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni noodles in a large pot of salted water according to package directions, after drain them
- Heat the milk in the microwave or on the stove top until very hot but not boiling
- In a sauce pot melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and continue to cook, whisking until the mixture turns a light brown color about 2-3 minutes
- Lower heat and slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly for 3-5 minutes or until thickened
- Stir in the salt, garlic powder, and the pepper
- Return heat to medium heat and whisk in the cheese until fully melted
- Stir the sauce into the pasta until your desired level of creaminess is reached