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A bowl of creamy easy stovetop macaroni and cheese with melted cheese stretching from a fork.

Easy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

A simple and quick macaroni and cheese recipe made on the stovetop.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted. Add salt and pepper.
  5. Return the cooked macaroni to the pot and stir to coat with the cheese sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a creamier texture, use half-and-half instead of milk. Add a pinch of mustard powder for extra flavor.

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