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Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta
Servings 4
Calories 840kcal
- 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
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!
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