5.0 from 6 votes
Classic Stove Top Mac and Cheese Recipe with only 6 Ingredients
Make this super quick and easy Mac and Cheese recipe. Oozing with saucy cheesy goodness that needs only 6 ingredients and is done under 15 minutes. A quick and satisfying fix for sudden craving or hunger attacks.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 835 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10.5 ounces elbow macaroni noodles (or any pasta you like)
- 2 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or other preferred cheese or combination of different cheese)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the pasta as per instructions. Do not overcook, it should be al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir for 1-2 minutes. Watch carefully that it does not get burn. Add milk in a steady stream while constantly whisking to break up lumps and cook until it thickens. Add shredded cheese.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta and cheese sauce until all are fully coated. Serve.
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Notes
- You may also add some precooked bits of ham or bacon or vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower or even onions. Add them on the last part.
Nutrition Information
Calories
835kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
89g
(30%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
1113mg
(46%)
Potassium
271mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1235IU
(25%)
Calcium
565mg
(57%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 835
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 835kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1113mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1235IU | 25% |
| Calcium | 565mg | 57% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.