Macaroni and Cheese (Outback Steakhouse)

By dkanon

I've never ate mac and chesse at Outback Steakhouse, so I don't know how close this recipe is. I made this for lunch and it's pretty good. I'd rate it 3+ stars out of 5. The next time I make it, I would add more Velveeta.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• pepper to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 12 ounces medium rigatoni pasta, cooked according to the package directions (or penne pasta)

Details

Adapted from keyingredient.com

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and whisk in the flour, stirring to thicken. Do not let the butter brown. Whisk in the milk, salt, and paprika, then the cubes of Velveeta, incorporating them all until the sauce thickens. If it seems too thick, add a little more milk.

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and serve warm.