Fast Easy Kids Macaroni and Cheese
Whip up a comforting bowl of **Fast Easy Kids Macaroni and Cheese** in just 20 minutes! This quick homemade recipe combines tender elbow macaroni with a velvety, made-from-scratch cheddar cheese sauce that’s seasoned to perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights or a kid-approved lunch, this dish uses pantry staples like butter, flour, milk, and cheese to create a creamy, satisfying meal the whole family will love. With only a handful of ingredients and a simple stovetop cooking technique, you’ll never reach for boxed mac and cheese again. Serve it warm and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons pepper (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until tender (approximately 7-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and smooth.
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook the mixture for 3-5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, one handful at a time, until melted and creamy.
Season the cheese sauce with salt and pepper (if desired), and stir well.
Add the cooked macaroni back into the pot with the cheese sauce. Stir until all the pasta is evenly coated.
Serve immediately while warm, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.7 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.2 g | 336% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 352 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 2970 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.7 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 103.1 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 2232 mg | 172% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 785 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
