Clarion County Recipe of the Day: Skillet Mac & Cheese

Haley Bauer

Haley Bauer

Published June 23, 2022 4:02 am
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This creamy mac ‘n cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy!

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked pasta (about 8 ounces), such as elbow macaroni, Cavatappi, or shells
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
Optional toppings: Fresh arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, and coarsely ground pepper

Directions

-Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

-Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted.

-Add macaroni; cook and stir until heated through. Top as desired.

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