Are you searching for an easy-to-make dish that will impress friends and family members alike? Why not try homemade macaroni and cheese? Between preparation and cooking, it can take less than an hour to make and requires ingredients you may already have on hand in your apartment. The below recipe is a great choice to bring to potlucks or family dinners, or to simply prepare a meal for yourself.

Here are the ingredients you need to make homemade macaroni and cheese:

• 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni

• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 3 cups milk

• ¼ cup butter

• 2½ tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons butter

• ½ cup bread crumbs

• 1 pinch paprika

To make the recipe, simply follow these steps:

• Step 1 – Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

• Step 2 – Over medium heat, melt the butter in a saucepan, and then stir in the flour.

• Step 3 – Slowly, add the milk to the saucepan, stirring constantly.

• Step 4 – Stir in the cheeses and reduce the heat to low. Continue cooking until the cheese has melted and the sauce is thick.

• Step 5 – Pour the macaroni into a large casserole dish and cover with the cheese sauce. Stir well.

• Step 6 – In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and then add the breadcrumbs to brown. Once complete, spread over the macaroni and cheese. Then, sprinkle the paprika over the dish.

• Step 7 – Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Enjoy this recipe as a side dish or as a main course. It will be creamy and satisfying for anyone who loves macaroni and cheese.

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