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creamy macaroni and cheese with a glossy cheese sauce in a small bowl, shown in a wide horizontal shot on a kitchen table with a thermos beside it, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Creamy Mac 'n' Cheese

Creamy mac and cheese is a soft food that is perfect for someone wearing braces.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup milk

Method
 

  1. Cook the macaroni until very tender, then drain.
  2. Return the pot to low heat and melt the butter with the milk.
  3. Add the cheddar and stir until smooth and melty.
  4. Fold the macaroni back into the sauce and stir to coat.
  5. Season lightly with salt and serve warm in a thermos.

Notes

Cook the pasta a minute past al dente so it's extra soft.