This homemade macaroni is creamy, rich and the ultimate comfort food! It's made with simple ingredients in just 25 minutes from start to finish.
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
Total Time: 25 minutesminutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
2cupselbow noodles(use 2 1/2 cups if using large elbow noodles)
¼cupsalted butter
3-4Tablespoonsall-purpose flour
2cupswhole milk
1-2teaspoonsyellow or dijon mustard
2-3cupsmedium or sharp cheddar cheese(shred from block)
1cupgruyere or jack cheese(shred from block)
½teaspoon seasoned salt
S&P and hot sauce to taste
Instructions
Cook your noodles in a large pot of water according to package. Add 1 Tablespoon of salt to the water. Drain once cooked.
In a large pot, melt butter over medium-low heat and then whisk in flour. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring consistently.
Whisk in milk and mustard. Let come to a simmer and then remove from heat.
Whisk in the cheeses and stir until smooth and melted. Add in salt and pepper, and season to taste. You could add a dash of hot sauce if desired as well.
Add in cooked noodles and stir to combine. Serve while warm.
Notes
Cheese:
You can also substitute the sharp cheddar cheese for a mild one.
I love using gruyere as it adds a wonderful flavor and smooth and creamy texture, however you can substitute it for jack, colby, fontina or mozzarella. You could even just use all cheddar if preferred.