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Stovetop Mac and Cheese
This Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese is the BEST 30-minute meal for a busy week. Your family will love it every time!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 571 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups macaroni uncooked. (equal to 1/2 lb.)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon EACH: Salt/Pepper
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Pro tip: Shred the cheese from a block. It will melt and taste much better than packaged shredded cheese. See notes for brand of cheese that I use.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the macaroni. Bring back up to a boil and cook according to package instructions. Set a timer to avoid overcooking. Drain once cooked.
- While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Use a silicone spatula to stir in the flour. Continue to stir for 1-2 minutes. Add the heavy cream/milk in splashes, stirring continuously. (If you add it too quickly you’ll “break” the roux and the sauce will be thin.)
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the seasonings and hot sauce. Reduce heat to low.
- Gradually sprinkle in the shredded cheese. Stir continuously until smooth and combined. Add the drained macaroni and stir to combine. Serve!
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Notes
- Pro Tips:
- Storage
- Nutritional information is an estimate and is per serving. There are 4 servings in this recipe.
- I use Cracker Barrel Sharp Yellow Cheese for this recipe.
- You can't taste the hot sauce or mustard powder in the mac and cheese, they are used as flavor enhancers. I usually use Texas Pete Hot Sauce. (Frank's hot sauce is my trusty backup!)
- Love Mac and Cheese? Check out all of my Mac and Cheese Recipes, including my Bacon Mac and Cheese, Chicken Mac and Cheese, and Chili Mac!
- 📘 Find this recipe on page 190 of my 2nd cookbook, Let's Eat!
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Leftovers reheat pretty well. I use the ‘melt’ setting on my microwave or you can reheat over 50% power. A makeshift double boiler reheats creamy pastas really well too!
Nutrition Information
Calories
571kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
513mg
(21%)
Potassium
271mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1137IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
408mg
(41%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 571
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 571kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 513mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1137IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 408mg | 41% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.