Description
This quick and easy stovetop mac and cheese recipe requires just five simple ingredients for a deliciously creamy dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Macaroni:
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
Cheese Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 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
- Cook the Macaroni: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the macaroni until al dente. Drain well.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in the pot, stir in flour to make a paste, then slowly add milk. Cook until thickened.
- Add Cheese: Remove sauce from heat and slowly stir in shredded cheese until smooth.
- Combine and Heat: Mix in the cooked pasta until well combined and hot. Adjust consistency with milk if needed.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This mac and cheese can be customized with different cheeses or added ingredients like bacon or broccoli.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of mustard powder or cayenne to the cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mac and Cheese, Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese, Easy Mac and Cheese Recipe
