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Stovetop Mac and Cheese
This stovetop mac and cheese is a one pot dish of tender macaroni in an ultra creamy cheese sauce. The best macaroni and cheese recipe!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 478 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups water
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- 1 pound elbow macaroni uncooked
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour, then whisk until combined, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the water and whisk until smooth and just thickened.
- Add the milk and whisk until combined.
- Stir in the macaroni, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is done.
- Turn the heat to low, then stir in the cheeses. Keep stirring until the sauce is smooth. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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Notes
- Skip the bags of pre-shredded cheese and grate your own. The prepared shredded cheeses often contain preservatives and anti caking agents and do not melt smoothly.
- This is a thick and cheesy mac! If you prefer a thinner sauce, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time until you've reached your desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
478kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
434mg
(18%)
Potassium
333mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
985IU
(20%)
Calcium
612mg
(61%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 434mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 985IU | 20% |
| Calcium | 612mg | 61% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.