Stovetop Mac and Cheese
A quick and creamy stovetop mac and cheese that's perfect for a comforting dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni uncooked
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk whole or 2%
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 0.5 tsp salt to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a separate pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the cheese, salt, and pepper, and stir until the cheese is melted.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir until well combined.
Notes
For a little kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese sauce.