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Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese (Boiled in Milk)
If you love rich and creamy Macaroni and Cheese then this homemade stovetop recipe is for you!!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 360 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 2 ½-3 cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a saucepan combine a pinch of salt, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, butter and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add in macaroni noodles, reduce heat to low.
- Continue to simmer stirring frequently until noodles are cooked (about 20 minutes).
- Watch to make sure the liquid doesn’t completely evaporate. You can add extra milk ¼ cup at a time if the liquid is low.
- Once the pasta is cooked, ensure the noodles are not dry. They should be as moist as the photo above before adding cheese. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese. Cover for 3 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
360
(18%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
228mg
(10%)
Potassium
154mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
470IU
(9%)
Calcium
222mg
(22%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 470IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 222mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.