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Stovetop Mac and Cheese
This stovetop mac and cheese is extra creamy, and so easy to make! It's ready in less than 30 minutes and always a hit with kids and adults alike.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 294 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni uncooked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain, and set aside.
- Mix flour, salt, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add flour mixture and whisk to combine. Cook for 1 minute until mixture is slightly brown.
- Add 1 cup milk and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
- Add sour cream and whisk until smooth.
- Cook until the mixture is thickened (about 3-5 minutes). Do not let it boil.
- Once mixture is thick, reduce heat to low and add cheese. Whisk until cheese is melted and smooth. Add salt and pepper (to taste) if desired.
- Pour cooked pasta to the pot of cheese sauce and stir until the sauce covers the noodles. Let cool for 3-5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- To refrigerate. Stovetop mac and cheese will last in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Keep it covered in an airtight container.
- To reheat. Leftovers can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave. Note that you may want to add a splash of water to thin the sauce or prevent it from drying out when reheating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
374mg
(16%)
Potassium
167mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
489IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
270mg
(27%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 374mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 489IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 270mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.