Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly Macaroni and Cheese recipe 🍝🧀
No fancy skills needed—just easy steps and basic ingredients.
Easy Macaroni and Cheese (Beginner Recipe)
🕒 Time
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: 25 minutes
👩🍳 Serves
2–3 people
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups milk (whole milk is best, but any works)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: pinch of paprika or garlic powder
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the macaroni
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil
- Add macaroni and cook according to the package (usually 7–8 minutes)
- Drain and set aside
2️⃣ Make the cheese sauce
- In the same pot (or another pan), melt butter over medium heat
- Add flour and stir for 1 minute (this removes the raw flour taste)
3️⃣ Add milk
- Slowly pour in the milk while stirring
- Keep stirring until the sauce thickens (about 3–5 minutes)
4️⃣ Add cheese
- Lower the heat
- Add shredded cheese little by little, stirring until melted
- Add salt, pepper, and optional spices
5️⃣ Combine
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce
- Mix well until all pasta is coated
✅ Serve
- Serve hot and creamy
- Optional toppings: extra cheese, breadcrumbs, or parsley
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use low heat when adding cheese to avoid a grainy sauce
- Pre-shredded cheese works, but freshly shredded melts better
- If sauce is too thick, add a little milk
If you want:
- 🧒 Kid-friendly version
- 🔥 Baked mac & cheese
- 🍗 With chicken or beef
- 🍃 Healthier version
Just tell me 😊
