🧀 Silky Cheese Sauce for Elbow Macaroni
Ingredients (serves ~2–3)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk (whole milk = silkiest)
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)
1/4 tsp salt (to taste)
Black pepper (optional)
Garlic powder or paprika (optional but 🔥)
How to Make the Silky Sauce
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook 30–60 seconds (don’t let it brown).
Slowly whisk in milk — keep stirring until smooth and thick (2–3 min).
Turn heat low, add cheese a handful at a time, stirring until fully melted.
Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
Pour over cooked elbow macaroni and mix until glossy and coated ✨
🔥 Make It Extra Silky (Pro Tips)
Add 1 tbsp cream cheese or 1–2 tbsp heavy cream at the end
Stir in a little pasta water if it thickens too much
Don’t overheat after adding cheese — low heat = smooth sauce
🍝 Quick Flavor Variations
Garlic Parmesan: Add minced garlic + parmesan
Spicy: Add chili flakes or hot sauce
Ultra-creamy: Mix cheddar + mozzarella
If you want, tell me what ingredients you already have and I’ll tailor the sauce to your kitchen 👀
