Classic comfort food recipes that everyone will love!
A collection of classic comfort food recipes that are sure to please everyone, featuring hearty and satisfying dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of macaroni
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika, stirring until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables or proteins for extra nutrition.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg