Creamy Boston Market Mac and Cheese Recipe
This Boston Market Mac and Cheese recipe delivers a creamy, cheesy comfort food classic using simple ingredients like macaroni, cheddar cheese, milk, and butter. Perfectly cooked pasta is combined with a luscious cheese sauce to create a rich and satisfying dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Macaroni
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
Cheese Sauce
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and add the elbow macaroni. Cook until al dente according to package instructions, usually 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Slowly add the milk while stirring continuously. Once hot but not boiling, reduce the heat to low and gradually add shredded Cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Pasta and Cheese Sauce: Add the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce and stir thoroughly until every piece of pasta is coated with the creamy cheese mixture. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use sharp Cheddar cheese for maximum flavor.
- Do not overcook the pasta to avoid mushy mac and cheese.
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of milk slightly or add a teaspoon of flour to the butter when melting for a roux base.
- Serve immediately as mac and cheese tends to thicken when cooled.
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