I was in a hurry to put a side dish together so I decided on this Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Usually I use the oven for most of my mac and cheese recipes but I was trying to save a little time. This recipe is simple and doesn’t call for many ingredients so there is a good chance you will have everything you need on hand to put this recipe together. I followed the recipe as written and the end result was a very creamy macaroni and cheese dish. I garnished the dish with paprika just to give it a little bit of color. If you like mac and cheese, and need a quick side dish, give this Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe a try.
Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe
Recipe Type: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 4
If you prepare the cheese sauce while the macaroni is cooking; they will both be done about the same time.
Ingredients
- 7 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1/ 4 cup butter
- 1/ 4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/ 2 teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounce package)
- Paprika for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni to package directions; drain.
- In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper and cook until bubbly. Gradually stir in the milk one cup at a time; cook and stir until thickened. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
- Mix the cheese sauce into the macaroni and garnish with paprika.
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