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Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Stovetop Mac and Cheese-Easy to make from scratch and and so much better than boxed! You only need ONE pot and it takes 20 minutes to make! Everyone's favorite comfort food!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 524 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 oz large elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 whole cups milk, at room temperature
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- For serving: extra shredded cheese and crushed saltine crackers, optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it just until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter over medium heat in a large pot. Turn the heat to low and whisk in the flour and ground mustard to create a paste. Whisk in milk until smooth. Turn the heat to medium and whisk until the sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the drained pasta and stir until well coated with the cheese sauce. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Garnish with a little shredded cheese and crushed saltine crackers, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
524kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
356mg
(15%)
Potassium
182mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
799IU
(16%)
Calcium
422mg
(42%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 356mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 799IU | 16% |
| Calcium | 422mg | 42% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.