SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS MAC 'N' CHEESE

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I've been working on a good mac and cheese recipe for a while and I'm pretty sure this is the best I've ever made. I use cavatappi pasta, but you can use any shape you have on hand. It's really easy and a great winter super... Enjoy!!

Provided by coffy_bean

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) box cavatappi pasta, if you use a smaller pasta, use 3/4 of the box
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 cups milk, i recommend measuring it out and letting it warm up on the counter for a few minutes so it doesn't s
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup butter, half a stick, preferably softened but not necessary
pepper
breadcrumbs (optional)

Steps:

  • cook pasta according to box directions and preheat oven to 350.
  • while pasta is cooking, melt butter in a medium sauté pan. once melted stir in flour and pepper.
  • whisk flour until incorporated and bubbling.
  • slowly add milk. stir often until milk begins to thicken and bubbles form.
  • turn off heat and add 1/4 cup of parmesan and 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese. whisk until combined.
  • gently fold in cooked pasta and transfer to a baking dish, i typically use an 8x8 casserole.
  • top with reserved parm and cheddar cheeses and dust lightly with bread crumbs.
  • bake until lightly toasted on top.

Samah Kandeel
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This mac n' cheese is so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The cheese sauce is delicious and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recomm


Whitney Duncan
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This mac n' cheese is so delicious! The cheese sauce is perfectly creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked al dente. I love that it's made with real cheese, and not a processed cheese sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Mourine Anyango
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I made this mac n' cheese for my kids and they loved it! It's a great recipe for busy weeknights because it's so quick and easy to make. The cheese sauce is rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Isatu Feika
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This recipe is amazing! The mac n' cheese turned out perfectly. The cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked al dente. I added some diced ham and peas to the recipe, and it was a hit with my family. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


kazuichi kummies
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This mac n' cheese is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food. The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love that it's made with real cheese, and not a processed cheese sauce. I will definitely be making this ag


Amanda Davidson
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This is the best mac n' cheese recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. The cheese sauce is rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love that it's made with real cheese, and not a processed cheese sauce. I wil


Collins Norman
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I'm not a big fan of mac n' cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love that it's made with real cheese, and not a processed cheese sauce. I will definitely be making th


Ayan Afan
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This mac n' cheese is so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The cheese sauce is delicious and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recomm


UNPREDICTABLE 254
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This mac n' cheese is so delicious! The cheese sauce is perfectly creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked al dente. I love that it's made with real cheese, and not a processed cheese sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Tirtha Niraula
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I made this mac n' cheese for my kids and they loved it! It's a great recipe for busy weeknights because it's so quick and easy to make. The cheese sauce is rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Akisha Hamis
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This recipe is a keeper! The mac n' cheese turned out amazing. The cheese sauce was velvety smooth and the pasta was cooked al dente. I added some diced ham and peas to the recipe, and it was a hit with my family. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


AndrewTheGuy
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This mac n' cheese is the best I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love that it's made with real cheese, and not a processed cheese sauce. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Edin Hern√°ndez
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I've tried many mac n' cheese recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The cheese sauce is smooth and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked just right. I love that I can customi


jeremiah brumley
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This mac n' cheese recipe is a game-changer! It's super simple to make and tastes incredibly delicious. The cheese sauce is rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves mac n' cheese.