5.0 from 3 votes
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 384 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked pasta use your favorite
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 ½-2 cups warm milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ¼ teaspoon season salt
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Optional Topping:
- ¼ cup plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces
Instructions
- In a deep skillet, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, about 3 minutes (DON'T skip this step).
- Gradually whisk in 1 ½ cups of warm milk (microwave 1-2 minutes) and simmer until thickened.
- On low heat, add peppers, salts, tomato paste, and cheese. Stir until totally combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings and thickness. Stir in cooked pasta.
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Optional Topping
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top and dot with butter.
- Broil on high for 2-3 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
384kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
624mg
(26%)
Potassium
178mg
(5%)
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
% 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.