PrintCreamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
A quick and easy mac and cheese recipe with a smooth, glossy cheese sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Reduce heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for a smoother sauce.
- Add a pinch of mustard powder for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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