United States

Macaroni and Cheese, made with supermarket ingredients

Name: Macaroni and Cheese
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 250 g elbow macaroni; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 500 ml whole milk; 500 ml sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

The authentic flavor in three easy steps with what any supermarket sells, in metric, for students and anyone cooking far from home (serves 2).

20 min2 to wash

3 lazy steps

1
Boil the macaroni in salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.
3
Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth, fold in the cooked macaroni, and serve immediately.

How it's eaten in United States

In the US, it is often topped with extra hot sauce, crispy fried bacon, or toasted breadcrumbs before serving.

Ingredients (serves 2)

elbow macaroni250 g
Swap: 250 g penne pasta（Easier to find in pantry）
unsalted butter3 tbsp
all-purpose flour3 tbsp
whole milk500 ml
sharp cheddar cheese, shredded500 ml
Swap: 500 ml pre-shredded Mexican blend cheese（No grating needed）

Authentic ingredients in United States

elbow macaroni250 g
unsalted butter3 tbsp
all-purpose flour3 tbsp
whole milk500 ml
sharp cheddar cheese, shredded500 ml
paprika1/4 tsp
Saltto taste
Black pepperto taste

Optional authentic touch
Baking the pasta dish with extra cheese and breadcrumbs on top creates a crispy golden crust.

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