Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces macaroni pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then stir in the milk and Dijon mustard.
- Add the shredded cheese gradually, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese or parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or sautéed onions.
- You can substitute different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg