8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepperLearn more
🧀 Classic Macaroni and Cheese Recipe with Sharp Cheddar and Monterey Jack 🧀
Classic Macaroni and Cheese with Sharp Cheddar and Monterey Jack
You will need:
8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly greasing a 2-quart baking dish.
- Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Slowly pour milk into butter-flour mixture while continuously stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
- Add Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese to milk mixture and stir until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.
- Combine macaroni and cheese sauce in a bowl and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Notes
Feel free to add more cheese on top before baking for an extra cheesy crust. You can also add in other ingredients like bacon, sautéed onions, or peas for more flavor.
There's something undeniably comforting about a bowl of creamy, cheesy, and utterly delicious macaroni and cheese. Our Classic Macaroni and Cheese recipe, featuring the robust flavors of Sharp Cheddar and Monterey Jack, is a testament to this timeless comfort food. But the journey of flavors doesn't have to stop here. With Cheesie, you can explore a world of cheese possibilities.
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