This mac and cheese recipe is creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-easy to make. This is my favorite mac and cheese recipe for a quick lunch or a super easy dinner. It is also a simple, delicious, and budget-friendly meal made with ingredients found in your everyday kitchen.
I love whipping this up because the kids go crazy for it and it only takes and it gives me time back during busy weeks.
5 MINUTE MAC INGREDIENTS
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- Elbow pasta – I use about two cups of dried elbow macaroni pasta, but any pasta will work here.
- Milk and cream – Used to make the creamy and quick bechamel sauce. Feel free to substitute the whole milk if you need to.
- The cheese – I use a mixture of white cheddar, parmesan and mozzarella
- The seasoning – a little bit of garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, and white pepper.
HOW TO MAKE 5 MINUTE MAC AND CHEESE
Follow these steps to make this recipe:
Boil the macaroni: Cook the macaroni pasta according to the package directions, or until the pasta is al dente.
Drain and make the roux: Drain the water from the pasta, then add the butter stirring constantly until the butter has melted. Once the butter has melted add the flour and whisk well.
Add the milk: Whisk in the milk, cream, and the seasoning. Add salt to taste, then bring to a boil until thickened.
Add the cheese: Once the sauce has thickened, remove the pot pan from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted and creamy.
5 Minute Mac And Cheese
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Ingredients
2 cups dried elbow macaroni pasta
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 Tbsp flour
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, plus more for garnish
1/4 tsp mustard powder
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
salt to taste (I used 1 tsp salt)
1 tsp chopped parsley, garnish
Directions
- In a medium pot, boil the macaroni pasta according to the package directions, or until the pasta is al dente.
- Drain the water from the pasta, then return the pot to the heated stove. Add the butter stirring constantly until it has melted. Once the butter has melted add the flour and whisk well until combined.
- Whisk in the milk, cream, garlic, onion, mustard powder, and white pepper. Add salt to taste, then bring to a boil until thickened.
- Once the sauce has thickened, remove the pot pan from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with cheddar cheese and serve.
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