Easy Homemade Stovetop Mac and Cheese
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Yield 4 servings
Stovetop macaroni and cheese way better than any box. Best news: it only takes 5 minutes longer. Enjoy this childhood classic made with a REAL creamy velvety cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 C uncooked elbow noodles
- 2 C whole milk
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 1/2 C cheese, shredded (cheddar, colby, gruyere, etc. all work)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- optional
- 1 tbsp cream cheese
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Bring 3 1/2 C of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt. Boil elbow noodles for 10-12 mins or until tender. Drain pasta and reserve.
- In a pot on medium heat, melt butter and sprinkle in flour. Stir continuously till the mixture starts to turn a golden color.
- Add the 2 C of milk. Stir occasionally till it begins to thicken.
- Stir in the shredded cheese one handful at a time. Add seasonings.
- Combine the pasta noodles with the cheese sauce. Stir till combined well.
- Serve!
Cuisine american
Recipe by Hey Marissa at https://heymarissa.com/easy-homemade-stovetop-mac-cheese/