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Macaroni And Cheese for One

Worried if you make a whole batch of macaroni and cheese you will eat the whole thing? Make this Macaroni And Cheese for One Recipe instead!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta, side dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Milk
  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Macaroni can use gluten-free
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheese your choice
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • Pinch of Paprika and Cayenne Pepper optional

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan bring lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add macaroni and cook according to box directions.

  2. While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a separate small saucepan over medium heat. 

  3. Once the butter is melted, whisk in flour and cook until mixture thickens – about 1 minute. Pour in the milk and continue to whisk to keep a smooth consistency until mixture thickens and bubbles (about 3 minutes).

  4. Remove pan from heat and stir in shredded cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you want to kick it up a notch, add (optional) pinch of paprika and cayenne pepper, and stir.

  5. Drain pasta once cooked and fold it into the cheese sauce until completely coated. Serve warm.