Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe
Skip the box and make this easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese that’s ready in about 15 minutes and made with pantry staples. Creamy and delicious, this homemade mac and cheese is a comforting classic that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 1 pound elbow noodles
Cheese Sauce:
- ½ cup salted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups milk
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook elbow noodles to al dente according to directions on the box. Drain well.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, pepper, salt, and garlic powder until smooth. Cook until thickened. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until thickened. Add shredded cheese, whisk until melted.
- Combine: Pour cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and stir until combined. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Serve: Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Cook pasta al dente for perfect texture.
- Experiment with adding hot sauce, cayenne pepper, or smoked paprika for flavor variations.
- Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat with a splash of milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 493 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 465mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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