30 Best Elbow Macaroni Recipes
Elbow macaroni is not just a children’s medium for art – remember the macaroni plates you made in elementary school? It’s a delicious type of pasta that can be cooked in a variety of ways.
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz box elbow macaroni
- ¼ c butter
- ¼ c all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 c milk
- 2 c shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Boil the elbow macaroni noodles for eight minutes in salted water. Stir throughout so it does not stick to the bottom of the pan. Use a colander to drain the noodles.
- You’ll be making a roux with flour, salt, pepper, and butter. Heat the ingredients in the pan until the flour is "cooked." Add in your milk slowly while whisking until you get a smooth, thick consistency. Next, add your favorite cheese and stir until you have a melty, thick, cheesy sauce.
- Add the pasta into the cheese sauce and mix until the noodles are covered.