Homemade Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
362 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Homemade Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Description
Beginning with boiling salted water to cook the macaroni until just al dente, this recipe then focuses on building a bechamel-style sauce by melting butter and whisking in flour to form a roux. Milk is gradually incorporated and cooked until thickened, which forms a creamy base. Salt and black pepper provide simple seasoning. Adding cheddar and fontina cheeses melted into the sauce creates a smooth, flavorful topping for the pasta. Folding the cooked macaroni into the sauce allows each piece to be coated with cheesy goodness.
This stovetop method avoids baking and makes for a quicker preparation, while still delivering a rich and creamy macaroni and cheese. The use of two cheeses, cheddar and fontina (or gruyere), adds depth without overpowering, keeping the flavor balanced yet satisfying. This dish is best served immediately to retain its creamy texture before the sauce firms up.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter (50 grams)
- 1/4 cup flour (32 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- dash black pepper
- 2 cups milk 480 grams, whole or 2 %
- 1 cup cheddar cheese 125 grams, shredded, medium or sharp
- 1 cup fontina cheese 125 grams, shredded, or gruyere cheese
- 5-6 cups macaroni 2 1/2 - 3 cups dried macaroni, cooked
Instructions
- Boil the water, add a little salt and pasta, cook just until al dent.
- Meanwhile in a large saucepan on low / medium heat melt butter, then add the flour and whisk together until smooth, add salt and pepper, then slowly add the milk, stirring to combine. Cook and stir often until the mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted, then gently fold in the cooked al dente pasta. Serve immediately topped with some shredded cheese. Enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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