Stovetop Mac and Cheese
This recipe for stovetop mac and cheese delivers easy cheesy pasta goodness. It's like the box variety but with unbeatable rich and creamy homemade flavor.
Servings: 4
Calories: 164kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
- 5 cups hot cooked elbow macaroni about 2 1/2 cups uncooked
- paprika optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat and then whisk in the flour. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes.2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Whisk in the milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly (about 2 to 3 minutes).2 cups whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Remove from heat. Add the shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and mustard, stirring until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in the cooked macaroni and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 ounces cream cheese, 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard, 5 cups hot cooked elbow macaroni, paprika
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal