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copycat Kraft mac and cheese

Homemade Kraft Mac and Cheese

Creamy stovetop mac and cheese that tastes like the box, but better!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3 Tbsp. all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper

Instructions
 

  • Boil and drain the pasta according to package directions for al dente.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until bubbly.
  • Pour in the milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cheese until smooth.
  • Add the macaroni to the cheese mixture and stir to combine.
Keyword dinner, easy, lunch, pasta, vegetarian
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