Stove Top Mac and Cheese

5.0(10)

Super creamy and cheesy Stovetop Mac and Cheese. You are going to love this simple one pot recipe, plus it's a hit with the kids! This awesome Macaroni and Cheese takes less than 20 minutes to make!

·published 2021-08-25

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Servings

['8', '8 servings']

Total time

30 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

652 kcal

Ingredients (7)

serves

1 pound Elbow macaronimacaroni
1/2 cup Butterbutter
1/3 cup Flourflour
5 cups Milk (more or less to taste))milk
4 cups Cheddar cheese ((shredded))cheddar
1/2 teaspoon Saltsalt
1/4 teaspoon Pepperpepper

Instructions (5 steps)

01Cook macaroni according to box instructions. Drain and set aside.
02In a large saucepan melt butter on medium/low heat. Add flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes.
03Slowly mix in milk and smooth. Add more or less milk to get the thickness of the sauce to how you like it. Simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken still whisking occasionally.
04Slowly add in cheese about a cup at a time whisking and allowing to melt before adding more. Season cheese sauce with seasoning salt and pepper. Add cooked macaroni to the saucepan and mix until well combined and all noodles are coated in cheese.
05Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes to thicken. Serve and enjoy!

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