Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Make creamy stovetop mac and cheese with elbow macaroni, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and a smooth sauce ready in 40 minutes.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk warmed
- 1 cup heavy cream warmed
- 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack shredded
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook macaroni until just tender; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in warm milk and cream; simmer until lightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in cheeses and seasonings until glossy.
- Fold in macaroni and loosen with reserved pasta water as needed; serve hot.