Our super creamy, quick and easy stovetop mac and cheese is better than the boxed stuff, but just as satisfying. The combo of mild American and sharp Cheddar with cream cheese creates a perfectly balanced sauce that will please even the pickiest of palates.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups grated sharp yellow Cheddar (about 4 ounces)
- 3 ounces sliced American cheese, diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, mustard powder and paprika; cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and slightly darker, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and comes to a simmer, 7 to 8 minutes. Whisk in the cheddar, American cheese and cream cheese until melted and remove from heat.
- Add the pasta to the sauce; toss, adding some reserved cooking water as needed to loosen. Season with salt.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 376 |
| Total Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg |
| Sodium | 339 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 376 |
| Total Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg |
| Sodium | 339 mg |
Reviews
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamazing my five year old hugged me and told
Me I was the best Mac and cheese maker in the world!!!!
Me I was the best Mac and cheese maker in the world!!!!
This is the best macaroni and cheese I have ever made! Followed the recipe exactly except I used white American cheese and cut the mustard powder in half
I love it very much
It was simple to do, simple directions to follow and so yummy! My family loved it!!
So creamy and tastes so good!!
Really good, but Did not like the taste of the sharp cheddar.
I’ve made this recipe many, many times and it is wonderful. One of the few changes I did was I once replaced the cream cheese and some of the American cheese with Velveeta. (Don’t judge! I was making the dish at a friend’s house and that was all they had.). It turned out pretty good.
Sounds super easy,I am gonna try soon ❤❤
Looks great
Amazing directions were easy to follow. We loved it super creamy and delicious.