Homemade Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Homemade Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese, there's nothing like it. This delicious comfort food is a fast and easy double cheese creamy Macaroni Recipe and yes it's better than baked.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 362kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter (50 grams)
- 1/4 cup flour (32 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- dash black pepper
- 2 cups milk whole or 2 % (480 grams)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (medium or sharp) (125 grams)
- 1 cup shredded fontina or gruyere cheese (125 grams)
- 5-6 cups cooked macaroni (2 1/2 - 3 cups dried macaroni)
Instructions
- Boil the water, add a little salt and pasta, cook just until al dent.
- Meanwhile in a large saucepan on low / medium heat melt butter, then add the flour and whisk together until smooth, add salt and pepper, then slowly add the milk, stirring to combine. Cook and stir often until the mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted, then gently fold in the cooked al dente pasta. Serve immediately topped with some shredded cheese. Enjoy.
Notes
Store leftover mac and cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat it gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring in a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.
I don’t recommend freezing this stovetop version. The pasta can soften and the cheese sauce may turn grainy after thawing.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 0.8mg