Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy stovetop macaroni and cheese is a classic, and perfect any night of the week.
Servings 6
Calories 540kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces dry pasta I used elbow noodles
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups half n half or whole milk
- 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 (4 ounces) 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!
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Notes
Any short pasta will work for this. Cook your pasta al dente, it will cook a tad more in the cheese sauce.
Grate your own cheese by hand Pre shredded cheese is coated with starches and doesn't melt as well.
American cheese can be found in the deli section of your grocery store, I just ask them to cut my a chuck instead of slices. You can also use velvetta if you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 6Servings | Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 30g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1414mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g