Simple Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 box elbow macaroni , 8 ounce
• 0.25 cups butter
• 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes.

3. 3

   At the same time, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add flour, salt, and pepper and stir until smooth, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in milk slowly, while stirring continuously. Continue to cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes, making sure the milk doesn't burn.

6. 6

   Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted, 2 to 4 minutes.

7. 7

   Drain macaroni and fold into cheese sauce until coated.

8. 8

   Serve hot and enjoy!