5.0 from 192 votes
Easy Mac and Cheese
Cheesy and creamy, this mac & cheese is cooked on the stovetop in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 754 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni or short pasta (approx 3 cups dry pasta)
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 dashes hot sauce such as Tabasco
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain well, do not rinse.
- While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add milk and broth a small amount at a time, whisking smooth after each addition.
- Add dry mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, and hot sauce. Continue to cook over medium heat and allow to come to a boil. Boil 1 minute while whisking.
- Remove from heat, add cheeses, and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in pasta. Season with additional salt & pepper to taste.
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Notes
- This recipe needs bold or sharp cheeses or it won't have enough flavor.
- Do not use pre-shredded cheeses, they don't melt smoothly.
- To make this recipe quick, shred cheese while you're waiting for the water to boil. Make the sauce while the pasta is boiling.
- Allow the flour and butter to cook for at least one minute to get rid of any starchy flavor.
- Add the cheese after removing the sauce from the heat. Overheating it can cause a grainy sauce or cause the cheese to separate.
Nutrition Information
Calories
754
(38%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
1482mg
(62%)
Potassium
412mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1137IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
658mg
(66%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 754
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 754 | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1482mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1137IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 658mg | 66% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.