Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Ditch the boxed mac and cheese, you can make your own tastier and better version at home. Use this Stovetop Mac and Cheese and free yourself from mixes!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 417kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cup milk
- 8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded) (2 cups)
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the macaroni, according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and stir until well mixed, hot, and bubbly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring until smooth.
- Add the cheese a handful at a time, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked and drained macaroni and stir until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 534IU | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 1mg