Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is my favorite comfort food. And while I love the nostalgia of that orange mac n cheese in a blue box, sometimes you want the real deal. My recipe is made with real cheese, and it doesn’t that much more work than making it from a box! I promise, it’s worth it!
Ingredients · Servings 6
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 3 cups milk (whole, 2%, or 1%)
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar preferred)
Method · 15 min
- Fill a large 4 to 6-quart saucepan or pot with water and bring to a boil. Add in 1 pound elbow macaroni and cook to al dente, according to the package directions. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, in another large 4 to 6-quart saucepan or pot, melt 1/2 cup salted butter over medium heat. Once the butter is completely melted, whisk in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in 3 cups milk and whisk until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Turn off the heat and whisk in 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Pour cooked, drained pasta into the cheese sauce and stir well to combine. Serve hot.
Make it a meal and serve with these delicious Crockpot Ribs and some of my Coleslaw.
- Takes just a few more minutes than the boxed stuff—and tastes a hundred times better.
- Made with real cheese for a super creamy, flavorful sauce.
- Stick with sharp cheddar or mix it up with your favorite cheeses.
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This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, picky eaters, or anyone who just wants a bowl of classic mac and cheese made right. Sharp cheddar gives you that classic flavor, but you can also play around with other cheeses depending on what’s in your fridge. It’s fast, easy, and way more delicious than anything that comes from a box.
