Kids Macaroni and Cheese
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Kids Macaroni and Cheese Recipe. The real Macaroni and Cheese that kids love to eat. It's ooey, gooey, and really cheesy.
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Be The First To Review This RecipeIngredients
| water | 12 cups | |
| salt | 2 Tbsps | |
| elbow pasta | 1 lb | |
| unsalted butter | 1/2 cup | |
| all-purpose flour | 1/2 cup | |
| chicken broth | 1 3/4 cups | |
| milk | 3 1/2 cups | |
| American cheese | 1 1/2 lbs | cubed |
| black pepper | 1 pinch |
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. In a large stockpot bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the salt.
- To the water add the elbow pasta. Cook for 5 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Wipe the stockpot dry and add the butter. Melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour. Stir for 1 minute until golden brown.
- Stir in the chicken broth and milk. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
- Remove the stockpot from the heat and stir in the American cheese. Stir until all the cheese has melted into the sauce.
- Stir in the cooked elbow pasta and add the black pepper to taste.
- Pour the pasta into a rectangular baking dish.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown on top and bubbling on the sides. Remove and allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
