Stove Top Mac and Cheese
Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese- Skip the boxed version and indulge in homemade, creamy stove top macaroni and cheese.
Just a few ingredients
Recipe Notes
Can I Use Another Type of Pasta?
Yes. Elbow pasta is the classic noodle for mac and cheese, but, this sauce will work with any similar sized pasta. You can also use a whole wheat or gluten free variety.
Can I Use Any Kind of Cheese?
Yep. We like a sharp cheddar for ours. However, you can use any flavor you wish. I would stick with a cheese that melts well. For example, gouda, Colby, Monterey Jack, or fontina are good choices.
Sauce Making
When you are making your sauce…keep a close eye on it and whisk it frequently. The milk can burn pretty quickly if you aren’t watching it!
Storage
Keep any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator. It is best eaten within 2-3 days. I do not recommend freezing this dish due to the cheese content. It could separate when reheating.
Serve it With
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Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese
Skip the boxed version and indulge in homemade, creamy stove top macaroni and cheese
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry elbow macaroni noodles
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt/pepper, to taste preference
- 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ( or your favorite )
Instructions
- Prepare elbow macaroni as instructed on box. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add in flour and whisk to combine. Cook them together for about two minutes.
- Whisk in milk, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper and mustard. Increase the heat slightly and while whisking frequently, let the mixture thicken. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Once the mixture is thicken, stir in shredded cheese. Continue until the sauce is smooth and the cheese is melted.
- Add in the cooked/drained pasta and mix well to combine.
Notes
- When your are making your sauce...keep a close eye on it and whisk it frequently. The milk can burn pretty quickly if you aren't watching it!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 525Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 766mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 22g
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