Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• salt salt water for cooking pasta
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 10 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese block, it melts smoother
• 8 oz Monterrey Jack cheese block, it melts smoother
• 3 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• salt
• fresh cracked black pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and season with salt. Cook pasta according to the box instructions. Drain completely once pasta is cooked.
2. While pasta is cooking, grate cheese and prepare the cheese sauce. 
3. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. 
4. Whisk in flour and once it's combined, start pouring in milk while constantly stirring. Keep whisking until all incorporated. 
5. Cut cream cheese into small pieces and add it to the pot. Stir and let cream cheese mix into the sauce.
6. Add cheeses a handful at a time while slowly stirring. 
7. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. 
8. Once all cheese is melted and smooth, add pasta. Stir until all completely combined. Let it cook on medium-low for a few minutes and serve.