Smoked Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
 
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Smoked Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese that is made right on the stove-top for your convenience. It is creamy, cheesy, and has a slight hint of smoked flavor perfect when paired with your favorite BBQ meal!
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Recipe type: side dish
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 cups uncooked macaroni or pasta
  • Water-enough to cover pasta in a saucepan
  • ½ tbsp salt
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup milk (that’s been warmed slightly in the microwave, about 30 seconds)
  • 1 cup shredded smoked medium cheddar cheese (or medium cheddar if you can’t find smoked)
  • Pinch salt
Instructions
  1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepot. Stir in the ½ tbsp salt. Add in the macaroni and lower the heat to a low boil. Cook the pasta until aldente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter on medium heat in a small saucepot.
  3. Whisk in the flour, 1 tbsp at a time to create a roux. Cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. Whisk in the milk and bring to a low simmer. Add in a small pinch of salt to season. Cook until sauce has thickened, about 5-8 minutes.
  5. Remove the sauce from the heat, and stir in the cheese.
  6. Drain the water from the pasta. Return the pasta to the pan or to a mixing bowl.
  7. Stir in the cheese sauce until all of the pasta is coated.
  8. How good is that!?!
Recipe by Slyh in the Kitchen at https://www.slyhkitchen.com/2015/09/25/smoked-cheddar-macaroni-and-cheese/