Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

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Creamy stovetop macaroni and cheese is a classic, and perfect any night of the week.

This macaroni and cheese is super creamy, with just a few seasonings and comes together super fast. I mean who can deny a creamy bowl of comfort food? I know I cant!

This is a dish to satisfy both young and old and is seriously life changing!

Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese tips

• Cook your pasta al dente, it will cook a tad more in the cheese sauce.
• Make sure all your ingredients are measured and ready to go.
• Grate your cheese by hand. Pre shredded cheese is coated with starches and doesn’t melt as well.
• Cube you American cheese up into small pieces.
• I use sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor.

What should I serve with macaroni and cheese?

• Oven Baked BBQ Ribs
• Pan Seared Garlic Rib Eye Steak
• Brined Herb Chicken Breasts
• Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwich
• Spicy Fried Chicken
• Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich
• Grilled Skirt Steak
• Bacon Wrapped Cheese Hotdogs

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Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword pasta

Servings 4

Calories 840 kcal

Author Wendie

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dry pasta I used elbow noodles
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups half n half
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups cheddar cheese I used sharp
• 1/2 cup American cheese the kind from the Deli
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according the the al dente directions
2. Heat a skillet or pot on medium low heat. Add the butter and whisk until melted, add in the flour and whisk until combined.
3. Slowly whisk in the milk a little at a time. Once all the half and half is whisked in reduce heat to low and let simmer just until thickened.
4. Whisk in the mustard, garlic powder, cayenne, until combined.
5. Turn off the heat and add the cheeses and whisk until melted.
6. Add in cooked pasta

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Amount Per Serving

Calories 840 Calories from Fat 495

% Daily Value*

Fat 55g85%

Saturated Fat 34g213%

Cholesterol 162mg54%

Sodium 1414mg61%

Potassium 382mg11%

Carbohydrates 58g19%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 30g60%

Vitamin A 1737IU35%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 734mg73%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.