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Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

July 13, 2022

This Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect weeknight side, it’s so simple to make and has such a creamy and cheesy taste making it the most amazing stovetop macaroni and cheese.

Now a days, you can find many methods to cooking Macaroni and Cheese. Macaroni and cheese can be cooked on the stove top, backed in the oven, slow cooked in a crock pot or cooked in the insta pot. You can also buy many pre-packages version such as Kraft or Velvetta. But if you are looking for a quick and easy homemade version, this stove top mac & cheese is the best option. The spices give it so much flavor and the cheese sauce make it creamy and cheese. Once you try this recipe you will never buy pre-packaged mac & cheese again.

This stove top mac & Cheese can be made in under 30 minutes, with simple ingredients you may already have in your pantry. It’s the perfect recipe for lunches, dinners, holidays or potlucks.

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Equipment:

2 large pots– one for cooking macaroni and another for making the cheese sauce while the macaroni cooks.
Colander– needed for draining the macorni
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Ingredients:

2 cups macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions:

Cook macaroni as directed.
While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the flour.
Slowly added the milk in splashes, stirring continuously.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and add the seasonings.
Sprinkle in the shredded cheese, stirring continuously until smooth and combined.
And the drained macaroni and stir to combine.

Storing leftovers:

Leftover Macaroni and Cheese can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheated in the microwave.

Tips for making this recipe:

Shredding your own cheese melts and taste better than pre-shredded cheese. If you only have pre-shredded cheese, it you can still use it. The macaroni and cheese will still have an amazing taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serves 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories	242
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.6g	8%
Cholesterol 16.5mg	5%
Sodium 29.4mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 37.2g	14%
	Sugars 4.4g
Protein 8.1g	16%
Vitamin A6%Vitamin C0%

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