Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Name: Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni; 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp flour; 2 cups milk; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; salt and pepper, to taste; salt and pepper, to taste

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Creamy, cheesy elbow macaroni made entirely on the stovetop for a quick, comforting weeknight side.

25minTotal time

4Serves

EasyDifficulty

Americanvegetarian

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Common allergens detected: Dairy, Wheat

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Ingredients

Servings

Units

8 ounce
3 tablespoon
2 cup
2 cupCheddar Cheese
Black Pepper
3 tablespoonAll-Purpose Flour

How to cook it

6 steps

Step 1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
Step 2
In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour, cooking for 1 minute to form a roux.
Step 3
Slowly whisk in the milk and cook for 4-5 minutes, whisking often, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Step 4
Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese a handful at a time until melted and smooth.
Step 5
Fold the drained macaroni into the cheese sauce and stir to coat evenly.
Step 6
Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

Nutrition per serving

723Calories

58.8gCarbs

41.2gFat

28.3gProtein

3.8gSugar

892mgSodium

AI-estimatedThese values are estimated by AI from the ingredient list and are approximate — not a substitute for a verified nutrition label. Actual values vary with brands, portions, and preparation.