Easy Mac & Cheese

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound elbow noodles
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3 cups milk whole, 2%, or 1%
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Fill the large saucepan with water. Set at high temperature and bring to a boil. Stir in the macaroni; cook until al dente. Drain well. 
  2. In the large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and mustard powder and cook 1-2 minutes. 
  3. Pour in milk and whisk until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. Turn off the heat and whisk in cheese until melted.
  4. Pour cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and stir well to combine. Serve hot.