Mac & Cheese Roux

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For that perfect, homemade, mac & cheesey goodness. Add other spices for your personal taste 1/4 tsp at a time.

Submitted by jdbNC
Published on May 29, 2021
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp butter

  • 2 Tbsp flour

  • 1 1/2 cups milk

  • 1 1/2 cups cheese

  • 1 pinch pepper

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.

  2. Add milk a small amount at a time, whisking smooth after each addition.

  3. Add onion powder and white pepper.

  4. Continue to cook over medium heat, whisking continually until slightly thick.

  5. Remove from heat, and add cheeses. Stir until melted.

  6. Cook flour and seasonings with butter to remove any floury flavor

  7. Slowly add in some milk to the roux and whisk constantly (it will be super thick). Keep adding a little at a time until it smooths out.

  8. Whisk until it reaches a boil and let bubble 1 minute.

  9. Remove from heat and add cheese. Whisk until smooth.

  10. Remember to always remove from the heat before adding cheese, the milk will still be plenty hot enough to melt it. Cheese can separate or become grainy if it gets too hot.

  11. Be sure to adjust for taste, feel free to add a splash of hot sauce or garlic powder…anything that you want!