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Mama’s Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Mama’s Classic Macaroni and Cheese · ready in 30 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients
A rich and comforting macaroni and cheese with a silky cheddar sauce, gently spiced and perfectly creamy, just like a family favorite made with care.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 520
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 57 gButter
- 30 gFlour
- 6 gSalt
- 1 gPepper
- 2 gMustard powder
- 480 gMilk
- 225 gCheddar cheese
- 340 gMacaroni
- ½ gCayenne
Equipment
stovetop, mixing bowl, saucepan, spoon, whisk, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Start roux
Gather all ingredients and a saucepan with a whisk, then melt the butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour until smooth and caramel-colored. · 6 min
What to look for: smooth and caramel-colored
- Add milk
Pour in the milk slowly while whisking constantly over medium heat to keep the sauce smooth and prevent lumps. · 4 min
What to look for: thickened and steaming
- Melt cheese
Add cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and cayenne, then stir over medium heat until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce. · 4 min
What to look for: smooth, glossy cheese sauce
- Combine and serve
Pour the hot cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni, stir gently to coat evenly, then plate and serve immediately. · 3 min
What to look for: pasta fully coated
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 520 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| of which sugars | 6 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| of which saturated | 16 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
Nutri-ScoreD
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk, mustard
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
Ingredient substitutions
Butter
- margarine: Use a high-fat margarine for best roux results.
- olive oil: Will slightly change flavor but works for roux.
Flour
- gluten-free all-purpose flour: Ensure blend includes starches for proper thickening.
Salt
- kosher salt: Adjust to taste due to larger crystals.
Pepper
- white pepper: Gives gentler heat without specks.
Mustard powder
- prepared yellow mustard: Reduce salt slightly if using prepared mustard.
Milk
- lactose-free milk: Best for lactose-sensitive cooks.
