Next time a cheese craving strikes, skip the box and stir up this incredibly creamy classic.
Easy Smoky Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
- 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 11⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced pasteurized processed cheese, such as Velveeta
- 1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
- Whisk in milk, salt, smoked paprika, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 2 minutes. Stir in cheeses until melted. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cooked pasta. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
