Macaroni and cheese

Classic macaroni and cheese recipe. This classic American dish is a lovely combination of macaroni, butter and cheddar cheese.

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INGREDIENTS
8 oz. elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp. salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Drain in a strainer or colander.
2. Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Melt the butter. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes. Whisk continuously so that it does not burn.
3. Add in the milk into the butter-flour mixture, continuously stirring until mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.
4. Add Cheddar cheese and continue to stir until cheese is completely melted.
5. Add the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce and make sure to coat all of the macaroni.
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