Macaroni and Cheddar Cheese

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups percent milk whole
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 3 tablespoons flour 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
• 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 4 servings salt 
• 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded white
• 1 pound to al dente with a little bite to it cooked

Equipment

• frying pan
• whisk
• baking pan
• broiler

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Heat a medium, deep skillet over medium heat.
3. Add oil and butter. When butter melts into the oil, add flour and combine. Gently cook, whisking flour and butter together, until smooth and flour has had a chance to cook, about 3 minutes. Slowly add milk while continuing to whisk. Gently bring milk to a bubble while stirring frequently. Allow the milk to thicken a bit, then stir in 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese a handful at a time. Season sauce with nutmeg and cayenne. Taste and add a little salt, if you like.
4. Add cooked pasta to sauce and coat completely by turning over and over in the cheese sauce.
5. Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
6. Place baking dish under a hot broiler and brown the Cheddar cheese on top.