Skillet Mac & Cheese
via Taste of Home
Ingredients
- 2 cups
- macaroni, uncooked
- 2 tbsp
- butter
- 2 tbsp
- flour
- 1 1/2 cups
- half-and-half cream
- 2-3 cups
- cheddar cheese, grated
- optional
- bacon, diced ham, green onion
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F / 180C.
Cook pasta, drain.
Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in flour until smooth, cook 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 2 minutes.
Reduce heat, reserve 1 cup cheese and stir in remainder until melted.
Mix cheese and pasta (plus any optional ingredients) thoroughly, return to skillet. Top with remaining cheese, bake 20 minutes until crispy.