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One-Pan Mac 'n' Cheese

Source of Recipe


From "The Big Book of Easy Suppers" by Maryana Vollstedt






List of Ingredients



• 8 ounces (2 cups) elbow macaroni
  
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  
• 3/4 to 1 cup milk, divided
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  
• 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  
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• 2 Tbsp crumbled blue cheese (optional)
  
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain pasta.
   
   
2. Make a paste of flour and 2 tablespoons milk. Whisk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk into flour mixture and pour into macaroni cooking pot; bring to a simmer. Whisk in salt and pepper. Simmer 2 minutes, just until lightly thickened.
   
   
3. Pour macaroni back into pan and place over medium-low heat, mixing well. Add Cheddar cheese and optional blue cheese and green chilies. Stir until cheese is melted and macaroni is coated. Add a little more milk, if needed. Heat through and serve immediately.
   
   Makes 4 servings.