Creamy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

4.5(11)

My family's favorite macaroni and cheese - cooked on top of the stove rather than baked! It's flavor is enhanced by the addition of prepared mustard. Little children love it because it's so creamy and cheese-y. For potlucks, make ahead and reheat in microwave, stirring, just before carrying to dinner.

by BeachGirl·published 2003-04-02

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Servings

(6–8)

Total time

25 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

433 kcal

Ingredients (6)

serves

2 cups macaroni, cooked according to package directionsmacaroni
1 1/2 tablespoons butterbutter
2 tablespoons flourflour
1 1/2-2 cups whole milk or 1 1/2-2 cups skim milkmilk
2 tablespoons prepared mustardmustard
12 -16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (medium , sharp or extra-sharp, 3-4 cups)cheddar

Instructions (7 steps)

01In skillet on medium heat, melt butter; quickly whisk in flour to form a paste.
02Immediately add milk, whisking constantly, to form a smooth medium white sauce.
03Cook until mixture gnently boils and sauce thickens, adding a little more milk to make the sauce the consistency of gravy.
04Add mustard and cheese, stirring to mix.
05Cook until cheese melts and sauce is creamy.
06

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