Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Skip the box and make the good stuff! This Mac and Cheese is easy to make on the stovetop and it's ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 poundelbow macaroni
- ½ cupsalted butter
- ½ cupall-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoonsonion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoonsground mustard
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- ½ teaspoonwhite pepper
- 3 cupsmilk (whole, 2%, or 1%)
- 8 ouncesshredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
- 1
Fill a large 4 to 6-quart saucepan or pot with water and bring to a boil. Add in 1 pound elbow macaroni and cook to al dente, according to the package directions. Drain well.
- 2
Meanwhile, in another large 4 to 6-quart saucepan or pot, melt 1/2 cup salted butter over medium heat. Once the butter is completely melted, whisk in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 3
Slowly pour in 3 cups milk and whisk until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
- 4
Turn off the heat and whisk in 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted.
- 5
Pour cooked, drained pasta into the cheese sauce and stir well to combine. Serve hot.