Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- Optional: Breadcrumbs or crispy bacon for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 7-9 minutes.
- Drain most of the water, leaving about half a cup in the pot. Reduce heat to medium and stir in milk and butter until melted.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese while stirring continuously until smooth.
- Season with mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- For added texture, top with breadcrumbs or crumbled bacon and broil for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg