Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk or half & half (I used cashew milk)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon dry mustard powder
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (grated, almost 3 cups)
  • 1 pound box pasta/macaroni (cooked and drained)

Instruction

  • Melt butter in a large pan/Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the flour and whisk to combine. Simmer, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the milk and whisk to combine and remove all lumps.
  • Add the salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, and mustard, stir to combine.
  • Continue cooking until mixture starts to simmer, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add the grated cheese. Stir until melted and completely combined.
  • Add the drained pasta and stir until completely coated.
  • Serve immediately.