Pioneer Woman Mac And Cheese Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Mac And Cheese Recipe brings comfort food magic to your table. This creamy, cheesy dish transforms simple ingredients into pure gold.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Medium saucepan for cheese sauce
- Whisk for stirring sauce
- Wooden spoon for mixing
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Colander for draining pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Boil water in large pot with salt.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- Drain pasta and set aside completely.
- Melt butter in medium saucepan over heat.
- Whisk flour into melted butter until smooth.
- Cook mixture for two minutes while stirring.
- Gradually add milk while whisking constantly together.
- Cook until sauce thickens to creamy consistency.
- Remove saucepan from heat source immediately.
- Stir in both cheeses until melted.
- Add salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
- Pour cheese sauce over cooked pasta.
- Mix everything together until well coated.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting
- Don't overcook pasta to avoid mushiness
- Whisk constantly to prevent lumps forming
- Add milk slowly for smooth sauce
- Season gradually and taste frequently