- 1 (16-ounce) box elbow macaroni
- 4 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 pound Cooper® Sharp White or Yellow cheese, shredded
As far as comfort foods go, this classic is high on the list. Not many foods get to be as creamy and melty and delicious mac and cheese as Cooper® & Cheese. And not many can take you back to memories of a favorite meal quite like this, either.
Ingredients
Directions
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Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain. Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan until sizzling. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, or about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low. Stir in Cooper® cheese and continue to stir constantly until cheese is melted, or about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Add cooked macaroni and stir well. Serve immediately.
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Homestyle variation:
Follow all steps above, then spoon mixture into a 3-quart casserole dish. Top with breadcrumbs and bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly.