Homemade Mac & Cheese

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    499 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Mac & Cheese

This homemade mac & cheese recipe is ultra creamy, comforting, and quick to make on the stovetop as a weeknight dinner or an easy side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni or pasta of choice
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
  • 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
  2. Heat the same pot used for the pasta over medium-high heat. Melt butter, then add the flour. Whisk together until they are combined and golden to make a roux, about 2 minutes.
  3. Slowly add milk, whisking as you pour. Add the mustard, salt, and pepper. Bring the milk mixture to a low boil, then reduce to low and simmer, continuing to whisk until the sauce has thickened about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cheeses until melted completely. Add the cooked pasta and toss to fully coat.

Notes

  • Storage: Let the mac & cheese cool, then place it into an airtight container. It'll keep for up to 4 days. To reheat it, you can do so in the microwave or on the stovetop. You might just need to add a little more milk to loosen the mac and cheese and make it creamy again!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 499kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 1014mg (42%) Potassium 300mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1028IU (21%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 560mg (56%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 499 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 499kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 1014mg 42%
Potassium 300mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1028IU 21%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 560mg 56%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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