Stove Top Mac Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and flavorful Stove Top Mac and Cheese recipe! Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy dish combines tender elbow macaroni with a velvety cheese sauce made from sharp cheddar and Parmesan, all prepared on the stovetop—no oven required. A simple roux forms the base of the sauce, while garlic powder, salt, and pepper enhance the cheesy richness with a touch of seasoning. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a satisfying side dish, this stove top macaroni and cheese delivers melt-in-your-mouth goodness in every bite. Whether you're cooking for a family meal or craving a nostalgic treat, this recipe will be your new go-to for mac and cheese bliss!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture has thickened slightly.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese has fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the cheese sauce with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your creamy stovetop mac and cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.4 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.1 g | 435% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 441 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 4170 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.4 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 134.4 g | 269% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.6 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 3094 mg | 238% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1008 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
