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Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta
Servings 4
Calories 840kcal
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

  • Cook pasta according the the al dente directions
  • Heat a skillet or pot on medium low heat. Add the butter and whisk until melted, add in the flour and whisk until combined.
  • 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.
  • Whisk in the mustard, garlic powder, cayenne, until combined.
  • Turn off the heat and add the cheeses and whisk until melted.
  • Add in cooked pasta
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 840kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1414mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1737IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 734mg | Iron: 2mg