Make Any Type of Mac and Cheese with This Simple Formula

The play-by-play goes something like this:

Boil macaroni or short pasta of your choice in salted water.

Make a roux with equal parts butter and flour.

Then add eight times the amount of hot milk.

(In this case, they use a stick of butter and half a cup of flour.)

Whisk until roux is smooth, barely simmering, and coats the back of a spoon.

Season roux with salt and any other flavorings (nutmeg, mustard, paprika, etc.)

and add grated cheese to your liking.

Its ready to eat.

), and bake at 375F for 30 minutes until browned on top.

Catch the video for more detailed explanations and some flavor ideas and inspiration.

Buffalo chicken mac and cheese, anyone?

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