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!
Author: Melissa Slyh
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
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.
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter on medium heat in a small saucepot.
Whisk in the flour, 1 tbsp at a time to create a roux. Cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
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.
Remove the sauce from the heat, and stir in the cheese.
Drain the water from the pasta. Return the pasta to the pan or to a mixing bowl.
Stir in the cheese sauce until all of the pasta is coated.
How good is that!?!
Recipe by Slyh in the Kitchen at https://www.slyhkitchen.com/2015/09/25/smoked-cheddar-macaroni-and-cheese/