The best Stove top mac and cheese EVER!
This creamy, cheese mac and cheese is made on the stove for a quick and easy dinner side option.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 279Calories
Ingredients
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 & ½ tablespoon flour
- 1 ½ cup water
- 2 & ¼ cup 2% milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg optional
- ⅛ teaspoon ground mustard optional
- 1 cup sharp shredded cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat then add in the flour and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the water, and cook on medium heat until the mixture thickens slightly. This will take about 2 minutes.
- Add in the milk and heavy cream, stir to combine then add in the macaroni pasta, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and ground mustard. Give it a quick stir and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
- Cook the pasta in the milk mixture for 9-10 minutes, making sure to stir often to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add in the shredded cheese, stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy then serve immediately!
Nutrition
Calories: 279Calories | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 807IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 1mg