Balsamic Glazed Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

Macaroni

2 cups

Butter

3 tablespoons

All-purpose flour

2 tablespoons

Milk

2 cups

Cheddar cheese

2 cups, shredded

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, grated

Balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup

Brown sugar

3 tablespoons

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir continuously to form a roux. This helps thicken the sauce.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk into the roux. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened.
4. Take the saucepan off the heat, then stir in the shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheeses. Stir until the cheeses have completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
5. In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Bring this mixture to a simmer over medium heat, and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced to a thick glaze.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring well to ensure every noodle is lavishly coated.
7. Season your mac and cheese with salt and pepper to your liking.
8. Just before serving, drizzle the rich balsamic glaze over the mac and cheese. Serve hot and enjoy!