Cheesy Macaroni
Cheesy Macaroni
Ingredients
- 4 processed American cheese slices
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, place the processed American cheese slices. Add the tomato paste, all-purpose flour, and paprika to the center of the cheese slices.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Pour the milk over all the ingredients in the saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Vigorously whisk the ingredients together as they heat. Continue whisking until the cheese slices have fully melted and the mixture forms a smooth, creamy, orange-colored sauce. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the saucepan with the cheese sauce. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the macaroni and sauce. Continue to stir with a wooden spoon until all the shredded cheese is melted and well incorporated, creating a thick, cheesy macaroni dish with visible cheese pulls.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Macaroni
- 4 processed American cheese slices
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, place the processed American cheese slices. Add the tomato paste, all-purpose flour, and paprika to the center of the cheese slices.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Pour the milk over all the ingredients in the saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Vigorously whisk the ingredients together as they heat. Continue whisking until the cheese slices have fully melted and the mixture forms a smooth, creamy, orange-colored sauce. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the saucepan with the cheese sauce. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the macaroni and sauce. Continue to stir with a wooden spoon until all the shredded cheese is melted and well incorporated, creating a thick, cheesy macaroni dish with visible cheese pulls.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min