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Creamy Stove-Top Mac & Cheese

Creamy Stove-Top Mac & Cheese

Forget the blue box. This homemade version is just as fast but infinitely creamier and cheesier.

Details

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta in salted water. Drain.

  2. 2

    In the same pot, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer until slightly thickened.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat. Stir in spices and cheese until melted.

  5. 5

    Fold in cooked pasta.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately while gooey.