Simple Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instruction

1. 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.
2. At the same time, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add flour, salt, and pepper and stir until smooth, about 5 minutes.
4. 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.
5. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
6. Drain macaroni and fold into cheese sauce until coated.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!