Description
Stove Top Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dining table. This creamy, cheesy dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The rich sauce envelops al dente elbow macaroni, creating a deliciously satisfying meal that everyone will love. You can easily customize it with your favorite add-ins like veggies or proteins for a personalized twist. Get ready to indulge in a bowl of pure cheesy joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about one minute until lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, cooking until slightly thickened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in grated cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- Add cooked macaroni back into the pot, mixing well to coat each noodle with the cheese sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra black pepper if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 685mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg