Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

5 servings
Recipe video above. This classic Macaroni and Cheese just happens to be made in one pot! Though made with the usual ingredients, the sauce is extra silky and glossy, and it clings to the macaroni without having to make make the sauce super thick because the pasta is cooked in the sauce. So there's no risk of gluggy Mac N Cheese or overcooked pasta. 

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 tbsp butter
    50 g
  • flour
    3 tbsp
  • milk
    2 c
  • water
    2 ½ c
  • 2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni

    , uncooked

    250 g
  • mozzarella cheese
    ¾ c
  • cheese )

    Cheddar, Colby, Gruyere

    1 ½ c
  • Salt and pepper
  • garlic powder
    1 tsp
  • onion powder
    ½ tsp
  • mustard powder
    ½ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in a medium pot or large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Add about 3/4 cup of milk and mix into butter mixture - it will become a slurry pretty quickly.

  3. 3

    Add remaining milk and mix so the slurry mixes in. Then add water and Seasonings.

  4. 4

    Add macaroni and mix. Stir occasionally as it comes to heat. When you see wisps of steam as you stir, lower the heat down to medium low.

  5. 5

    Stir regularly as it cooks for 9 - 10 minutes (it will bubble gently), or until the sauce thickens and the macaroni is just cooked - tender but still firm. It should still be saucey at this stage and thinner than you want.

  6. 6

    Take it off the stove and stir the cheese in quickly. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. <- In this step, the sauce thickens and reduces considerably.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately!!

Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

18 min5 servings472 cal

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About this Recipe

The Easiest, Creamiest Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Get ready for the ultimate comfort food experience that's both incredibly delicious and surprisingly simple: our Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese! Forget multiple pots and complicated roux – this ingenious recipe delivers a rich, silky, and utterly irresistible mac and cheese all in one pot.

What makes this recipe truly special is how the pasta cooks directly in the sauce. This unique method ensures that the macaroni absorbs all the cheesy goodness, resulting in a sauce that's extra glossy and clings perfectly to every single noodle. No dry, gluggy pasta here, just pure, creamy perfection. With a total time of just 18 minutes, this is your new go-to for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend treat.

We combine classic elbow macaroni with a harmonious blend of mozzarella and your choice of cheddar, Colby, or Gruyere for that perfect melt and robust flavor. A touch of garlic powder, onion powder, and mustard powder elevates the taste, making this homemade mac and cheese truly stand out. It's an easy mac and cheese recipe that proves you don't need fancy techniques to achieve extraordinary results. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, a crisp salad, or as the star of your dinner table – it's guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family!

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