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Easy Skillet Mac and Cheese

Comfort food at its finest, this skillet mac and cheese is so easy! It is the ultimate comfort food that you need to make right now.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 801 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dry pasta macaroni, rotini, shells
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded (divide)
  • 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded (divided)

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta til al dente – drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat – don’t let it brown.
  3. Add the flour to the butter, and whisk together over the heat.
  4. When the mixture bubbles for 30 seconds, whisk in the milk, and cook, stirring regularly until it thickens (about 3-5 mins)
  5. Add the salt and pepper and test for seasoning.
  6. Keep aside a half cup each of the cheeses, and stir in the rest - whisking until smooth.
  7. When the pasta is almost done but still firm, drain it.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat, and add the pasta folding it to combine it thoroughly.
  9. Top with remaining cheese, and place under a broiler until browned and bubbling.
  10. Remove from oven, and let cool slightly.
  11. Devour.

Nutrition Information

Calories 801kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Cholesterol 119mg (40%) Sodium 1193mg (50%) Potassium 458mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1285IU (26%) Calcium 756mg (76%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 801

% Daily Value*

Calories 801kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 1193mg 50%
Potassium 458mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1285IU 26%
Calcium 756mg 76%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.