Description
American cuisine offers a wide variety of delicious dishes that reflect the country’s diverse cultural heritage. From comfort foods like burgers and mac & cheese to regional classics like gumbo and clam chowder, these dishes are a must-try for anyone seeking an authentic taste of America.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes until it forms a roux.
- Add milk and seasonings: Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and mustard powder.
- Add cheese: Reduce heat to low and add the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine: Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, American comfort food, cheesy pasta