Description
A quick and easy stovetop mac and cheese recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
- In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add milk, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Slowly add cheese, stirring until melted.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce; mix well.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more milk.
- You can use different types of cheese for variety.
- Add cooked vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: mac and cheese recipe stovetop