Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of macaroni or pasta of choice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add milk and heat until warm.
- Gradually stir in shredded cheese, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce. Mix well and season with salt, pepper, and mustard if using.
- Serve hot with extra cheese or herbs as desired.
Notes
You can customize this recipe by adding cooked bacon, garlic, or different cheese varieties for variation. For a thicker sauce, add a little flour or cornstarch slurry.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg