Description
A comforting and quick stovetop mac and cheese that is rich, creamy, and perfectly cheesy. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta in a pot until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, combine milk, butter, and cheese in a separate pan over low heat, stirring until melted.
- Drain pasta and return to the pot.
- Add the cheese sauce to the pasta and stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm in individual bowls.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of mustard powder or hot sauce. You can substitute various types of cheese or pasta based on preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg