Easy Southern Mac and Cheese

Name: Easy Southern Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature (slightly softened); 3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature (or half and half, or evaporated milk); 3 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided) (one 8-oz block of sharp cheddar cheese); 1/2 tablespoon sea salt for boiling the pasta, if desired; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt for flavoring the mac and cheese, if desired; 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper, if desired

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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2-1/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni4 tablespoons butter, room temperature (slightly softened)3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature (or half and half, or evaporated milk)3 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided) (one 8-oz block of sharp cheddar cheese)1/2 tablespoon sea salt for boiling the pasta, if desired1/2 teaspoon sea salt for flavoring the mac and cheese, if desired1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper, if desired

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 375F.

Step 2

In a large pot (at least a 3-quart pot), filled one-half to three-fourths full with water, add 1/2 tablespoon of sea salt. Cook the macaroni al dente according to the package directions. Drain the pasta in a colander, turn off the stove, and return the cooked pasta to the pot.

Step 3

Add the butter to the hot pasta and stir until butter is melted (do not over stir). Then add the milk.

Step 4

Add 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt, the black pepper, and 1-1/2 cups of the freshly grated cheese to the pasta mixture. Lightly toss to combine the pasta, cheese, and seasonings (do not overmix!). Taste test for flavor. Add more seasoning if desired.

Step 5

Pour the mac and cheese into a 2-quart casserole dish, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese (do not stir). Bake uncovered for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and gently stir the mac and cheese.