Description
This quick and easy stovetop mac and cheese requires only five simple ingredients and comes together in no time. Creamy, cheesy, and comforting, it’s a perfect dish for a busy weeknight or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Elbow Macaroni:
- 16 ounces
Butter:
- 4 tablespoons
All-Purpose Flour:
- 1/3 cup
Milk:
- 3 cups (2% or whole milk work best)
Sharp Cheddar Cheese:
- 16 ounces, shredded
Salt and Pepper:
- To taste (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the macaroni until al dente. Drain well.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In the same pot, melt butter, stir in flour, then slowly add milk. Cook until thickened.
- Add Cheese: Remove sauce from heat and stir in shredded cheese until smooth.
- Combine: Mix in the cooked pasta until well combined. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- You can customize this mac and cheese by adding cooked bacon, diced tomatoes, or breadcrumbs on top before serving.
- This dish reheats well, but you may need to add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
