Description
Stove Top Mac and Cheese is your go-to comfort food, combining creamy cheddar with perfectly cooked elbow macaroni for a nostalgic dining experience. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish wraps your taste buds in gooey goodness, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. With endless customization options, you can easily tailor it to your preferences. Dive into this classic recipe and bring joy to your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and whisk for about one minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until thickened, which takes about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar cheese until completely melted.
- Add drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well until fully coated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, serve hot, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg