Mac and Cheese With No Surprises

Smooth, orange, and exactly what they were expecting.

⏱ 35 min · easy · 🍽 serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 cups whole milk, warmed
• 3 cups grated mild cheddar
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp mustard powder

Steps

1. Boil the pasta one minute short of the package time.
2. Melt the butter, whisk in the flour and cook 90 seconds.
3. Add the warm milk gradually, whisking smooth, and simmer until it coats a spoon.
4. Off the heat, stir in the cheese a handful at a time until melted. Never let it boil after the cheese goes in.
5. Fold in the pasta and season.