Classic Homemade Mac and Cheese.
 
Ingredients
  • 6 Cups of Cooked Cavatappi or Elbow Pasta
  • 3 Tablespoons of Butter
  • 3 Tablespoons of Flour
  • 1 ½ Cup of Whole Milk
  • 1 Teaspoon of Dijon Mustard
  • 2 ½ Cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
  • *I like to use a mixture of medium and sharp cheddar cheeses
  • 3 Tablespoons of Parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ Teaspoon of Onion Powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon of Garlic Powder
  • Salt and Pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and cook pasta as directed; drain and set aside.
  2. In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour, cooking until combined and thickened to create the base of the cheese sauce. Whisk in the Dijon mustard.
  3. Pour in the milk and continue to cook and whisk over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
  4. As the sauce starts to thicken, stir the shredded cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, onion powder, and garlic powder. Continue to stir until all of the cheese is melted into the sauce.
  5. Remove from heat and fold in the cooked pasta. Coat with the cheese sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Transfer the mac and cheese to a casserole dish and bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, until top browns just slightly and cheese is bubbling.
Recipe by DomestikatedLife at https://domestikatedlife.com/2020/11/18/classic-homemade-mac-and-cheese/