

You want something big to mix it all together. Now at this point your noodles will be done (it’s been 10 minutes now), so drain them and put them back in the pot you were cooking them in. Step 6: Now stir until deliciously creamy! I also like to add some seasoning: garlic power, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (just a tad) Step 5: After at least a minute of letting the mixture cool down, add your 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese. You need to let it cool a bit before adding the cheese so it won’t curdle.

Now turn off the stove and remove it from the heat. Step 4: Start whisking and in a couple minutes the mixture will really begin to thicken and coat the back of your spoon.
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It must be sharp otherwise you’ll get a dull tasting mac and cheese. While you wait, grate 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese. You can tell you need to start to whisk because it will start to boil on the edges like you see it doing above. Step 3: You can let it sit for a few minutes before needed to start to whisk. I also add another 1/2- 3/4 cup of regular lowfat milk. Evaporated milk! You can use the lowfat variety, that’s fine. This is one of the tricks for a creamy, non-curdling mac and cheese. Step 2: Let the flour cook for 1 minute and then pour in 1 can of evaporated milk. Step 1: While your noodles are cooking in a separate pot, melt 3 t butter in a sauce pan and then add 3 T of flour (to make a roux which thickens your sauce). (scroll all the way down for the short version of the recipe) Here’s the recipe for my favorite 10 minute homemade mac and cheese… There are a couple tricks you’ll want to know. I’ve tried a few different methods and I’ve found that this one works the best and results in the creamiest, yummiest, no chance of curdling bowl of mac and cheese. It’s not something we have all the time but it’s a super quick, delicious comfort food the whole family will eat.Īnd yes, 10 minutes! That’s the same time it takes to make the boxed version, except you’re making a delicious, creamy homemade version. I’m an American, so I love me some homemade mac and cheese.
