Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot.
- Add elbow macaroni to boiling water and cook until al dente.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in milk, and add shredded cheese until creamy.
- Pour cheese sauce over drained macaroni and mix until coated.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven until warm.
- Consider adding toppings like bacon bits or breadcrumbs for added flavor.
- Swap elbow macaroni for your favorite pasta shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg