5.0 from 87 votes
Homemade Mac and Cheese
This homemade mac and cheese recipe is extra easy, ultra-creamy, and made on the stovetop in two simple steps that take less than 15 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 322 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow, spiral, or shell macaroni noodles , about 2 ¾ cup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups water
- 1 ounce can Kroger evaporated milk
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard , dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder , optional
- 4 ounces American. cheese , about 6 slices
- 4 ounces grated mild cheddar cheese , rounded ½ cup
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add the noodles, butter, water, evaporated milk, and salt. In a small bowl, mash the dry mustard with a fork until smooth and add to the noodles. If using, add the garlic powder at this time. Stir the mixture, bring it to a boil, and quickly turn down the heat to a simmer before it boils over. Cook the noodles to the package directions for 5-8 minutes, or until tender. There should be ¼ to ⅓ cup liquid left in the pan when the noodles are done cooking. If not, add 1-2 tablespoons more evaporated milk to the noodle mixture. Remove from the heat.
- Add the cheese in batches to the noodles and use a wooden spoon to stir and combine until creamy. Taste for seasoning and serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
1054mg
(44%)
Potassium
128mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
485IU
(10%)
Calcium
344mg
(34%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1054mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 485IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 344mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.