Description
Experience creamy, cheesy perfection in just 15 minutes with this nostalgic stovetop mac and cheese that everyone will adore!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil four cups of salted water in a large pot. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Melt the Butter: In the same pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until smooth, ensuring it does not brown.
- Add Milk and Cheese: Pour in the whole milk and stir gently. Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese while stirring continuously until melted and smooth.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the drained macaroni back into the pot. Stir thoroughly until each noodle is coated with the cheese sauce.
- Season It Up: Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste, ensuring all flavors are balanced.
- Serve & Enjoy: Transfer your creamy mac and cheese into bowls or plates and serve hot!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg