Stovetop Mac & Cheese
Macaroni and cheese: the ultimate comfort food! It is truly the most perfect side dish. Mac is one of my favorite foods so I found a quick and easy stove top version of this cheesy classic comfort food. What I love about this dish is that you don't need any fancy ingredients and most of them you probably have on hand!
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow noodles
- 5 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 1/3 cup whole milk or cream
- 2-1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- *Extra creamy - add 3-4 tbs cream cheese
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to box.While noodles are cooking, melt butter in a small sauce pan.
- Once melted, add flour and mix well with a whisk until it is smooth.
- Once combined and thickening, add milk and whisk until it is well combined.
- Slowly add cheese and continue to whisk it until it is a smooth sauce.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain noodles and add them to cheese sauce and stir well.
Notes
Variations: To spice this up, you can add different cheeses such as Monterrey jack or a creamy gruyere. You could also add crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, or broccoli!