Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
Stovetop Mac and Cheese-Easy to make from scratch and and so much better than boxed! You only need ONE pot and it takes 20 minutes to make! Everyone's favorite comfort food!
Servings: 6
Calories: 524kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz large elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 whole cups milk, at room temperature
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- For serving: extra shredded cheese and crushed saltine crackers, optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it just until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter over medium heat in a large pot. Turn the heat to low and whisk in the flour and ground mustard to create a paste. Whisk in milk until smooth. Turn the heat to medium and whisk until the sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the drained pasta and stir until well coated with the cheese sauce. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Garnish with a little shredded cheese and crushed saltine crackers, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 799IU | Calcium: 422mg | Iron: 1mg