Leave for 5 minutes, stir once more, and then serve.Īfter adding the pasta to the cheese sauce, spoon into a large baking dish, scatter breadcrumbs (optional), and more shredded cheese on top. Turn the heat off, and then cover with a lid. If the sauce looks wet/thin, don’t worry, the pasta absorbs some the extra moisture as it cools. When the sauce is smooth and velvety, stir in the cooked pasta. Macaroni Cheese 2 Tbsp butter 1 onion, finely chopped 2 Tbsp Edmonds standard grade flour tsp dry mustard 2 cups Meadow Fresh milk, heated salt and. Turn the heat to low then stir in the cheddar and cream cheeses, salt, and black pepper. (The sauce only thickens after it has reached a simmer.) Then take a large bowl and toss the pasta and cheese cubes together. Continue to cook, constantly whisking until the sauce begins to simmer and thickens. Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees for 3 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and whisk the butter and flour together and around the pan until they smell toasted and look light brown 2 to 3 minutes. Melt the butter in a large high-sided pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Serve this Homemade Caesar Salad on the side or try our Easy Coleslaw for some crunch.īring a large pot of salted water to the boil, add the pasta then follow package directions, but cook 1 minute less than the package calls for.For a lighter take on pasta with cheese, try our Orzo Pasta with Tomatoes, Basil, and Parmesan or these Easy Buttered Noodles!.
Try easy melting Gruyere, Fontina or Monterey Jack. Use a Variety of Cheeses: Cheddar isn’t the only cheese to use.