This easy to make stovetop mac and cheese recipe will please the whole family. Only 5 simple ingredients and no baking involved!
Servings: 6 to 8
Calories: 754kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
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sauce pan
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk 2% or whole milk work best
- 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and cook macaroni according to instructions on the box for al a dente. Drain well.
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In the same pot, melt the butter on medium heat and stir in the flour. Mix with a wire whisk until it becomes a paste and slowly add the milk. Cook on low heat for a few minutes while stirring until thickened.
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Remove sauce from heat and slowly add the shredded cheese. Mix well until the sauce is smooth.
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Stir in the pasta and mix until hot and well combined. You can put on the stove and cook on low heat if you need it to thicken a bit more. Or if it is too thick you can add a few spoons of milk to thin out.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste if necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 754kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1188IU | Calcium: 704mg | Iron: 1mg