Categories: Mexican recipes

5- Ingredient Stovetop Mac and Cheese

This easy to make stovetop mac and cheese recipe will please the whole family. Only 5 simple ingredients and no baking involved!

Course: entree, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy recipe, quick, vegetarian

 

Servings: to 8

 

Calories: 754kcal

 

Author: Jersey Girl Cooks (Lisa Grant)

 

Cost: $8

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Remove sauce from heat and slowly add the shredded cheese. Mix well until the sauce is smooth.
  • 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.
  • 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
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