Old Fashioned Skillet Mac and Cheese

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    384 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Old Fashioned Skillet Mac and Cheese

Take a bite of pure comfort when you try this Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Cheesy with a perfect balance of flavor!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb pasta use your favorite, cooked
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 ½-2 cups milk warm
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt
  • ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Optional Topping:

  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs plain or seasoned
  • 2 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. In a deep skillet, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, about 3 minutes (DON'T skip this step).
  2. Gradually whisk in 1 ½ cups of warm milk (microwave 1-2 minutes) and simmer until thickened.
  3. On low heat, add peppers, salts, tomato paste, and cheese. Stir until totally combined.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings and thickness. Stir in cooked pasta.

Optional Topping

  1. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top and dot with butter.
  2. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 384kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 624mg (26%) Potassium 178mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 810IU (16%) Vitamin C 0.6mg (1%) Calcium 361mg (36%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 384 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 384kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 624mg 26%
Potassium 178mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 810IU 16%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 361mg 36%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

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

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