5.0 from 3 votes
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 499 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stir in the cheeses until melted completely. Add the cooked pasta and toss to fully coat.
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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
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
% 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.