American

Classic Family Mac & Cheese

Name: Classic Family Mac & Cheese
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Macaroni; 4 tbsp Butter; 3 tbsp Flour; 3 cups Milk; 2 cups Sharp cheddar; 1 cup Gruyère; 1/2 cup Parmesan

Extra-creamy stovetop mac with three cheeses. The Sunday-supper standard.

Time

25m

Cost

$2.30

per serving

Servings

Diet

vegetarian

Ingredients

Macaroni1 lb
Butter4 tbsp
Flour3 tbsp
Milk3 cups
Sharp cheddar2 cups
Gruyère1 cup
Parmesan1/2 cup

Instructions

1
Cook pasta; reserve.
2
Melt butter, whisk in flour, then milk; simmer 5 minutes.
3
Off heat, stir in cheeses.
4
Fold in pasta; serve immediately.

Tutor's tips

•A pinch of nutmeg lifts the sauce.