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mac and cheese made on the stovetop
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Homemade Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe

This Homemade Mac and Cheese Stovetop recipe is just as easy to make as the box mix, but oh-so-much tastier.  We use wholesome ingredients like milk, butter, flour, cheddar cheese and seasoning to make a creamy dreamy cheese sauce to mix with elbow macaroni pasta.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 373kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 ½ cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Powder
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded (you can sub any other kind of cheddar cheese)

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  • In the meantime, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 3-5 minutes stirring constantly to form a roux. Add salt and pepper, then slowly add the milk, stirring well after each addition.
  • Cook and stir until simmering, then add the dijon mustard, cayenne pepper and nutmeg. Cook for an additional minute before stirring in the cheese. Reduce the heat and stir until the cheese has completely melted.
  • Add the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and stir to coat. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 1mg