Susan's Easy Stovetop Mac & Cheese
Delicious and easy to make macaroni and cheese on your stovetop.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces (4 cups) uncooked medium elbow macaroni (See Note 1)
- 2 ¼ cups (18 ounces) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (2 ounces) cream cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 ¼ cups (5 ounces) shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta to al dente stage according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
- After pasta is cooked, add milk to a large saucepan. Add salt, pepper, and flour. Whisk over medium heat until bubbly and thickened. Add cream cheese; whisk until melted.
- Remove pan from heat. Add Cheddar cheese; whisk until melted. Add ¾ of the cooked pasta; stir to combine. Add remaining pasta; stir to combine.
- Yield: 6 servings.
Tips/Notes
- I used Cavatappi pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 543kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 21gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 609mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 510IUCalcium: 302mgIron: 1.6mg
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