20-MINUTE MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE - (4.1/5)

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Provided by Pebbles-2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 C milk
6 T butter, cut into pieces
6 T all purpose flour
8 oz. shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 t ground pepper
1 lb. cavatappi pasta
1 1/2 C panko bread crumbs
1 t olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Microwave 2 cups milk at HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in warm milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, and, if desired, 1/4 tsp. red pepper until smooth; stir in 1/2 (16-oz.) package elbow macaroni pasta. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with extra-sharp Cheddar cheese. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

James Harris
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This mac n cheese is a great way to use up leftover turkey. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the cranberries. They added a nice tartness. I will definitely be making this aga


Dylan Fletcher
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This mac n cheese is a great way to change up your usual pasta routine. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the spinach. It added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definite


Nihat Yoldas
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This mac n cheese is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the tomatoes. They added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be ma


suman dhungana
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This mac n cheese is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the broccoli. It added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be maki


Dikobe Kgotlello
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This mac n cheese is the perfect comfort food! The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the mushrooms. They added a nice earthy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Adem Pozhari
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I made this mac n cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the corn. It added a nice sweetness. I will definitely


Han min Htet
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This mac n cheese was a hit with my family! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the ham. It added a nice salty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Vikky Igbins
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the peas and carrots. They added a nice pop of color and f


Damindu Rashmika
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This mac n cheese was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the bacon. It added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making


manuel zenteno
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The cheese sauce was nice and thick, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the cayenne pepper. It gave the mac n cheese a nice little kick. I will definitely be maki


Kamran Afridi
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This was the best mac n cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so smooth and creamy, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I also loved the addition of the bread crumbs on top. They added a nice crunch and extra flavor. I will definitely be maki


Juan Carlos Paulino Fonseca Gómez
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I'm not a huge fan of mac n cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese sauce was so incredibly creamy and flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if they're not a fan of mac


Ahidul Alam
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This mac n cheese recipe is amazing! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again and again.