Macaroni And Pimiento Cheese

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni (2 cups dry)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces diced pimentos, drained

Recipe

• 1 prepare pasta according to package directions. do not salt water.
• 2 meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
• 3 gradually whisk in 2 milk, salt, red pepper, and garlic powder; cook, whisking constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened.
• 4 stir in cheddar cheese and pimiento until cheese is melted and smooth.
• 5 remove from heat.
• 6 stir in drained pasta until well coated with the cheese sauce.