Simple Macaroni and Cheese
Delicious macaroni and cheese that is quick and simple. When you use so many expensive cheeses, fancy, designer mac and cheese can cost up to $50 to make, but they aren’t always the greatest tasting. This easy meal is affordable and delicious.
Cook Time:
15 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Total Time:
25 mins
Looking for a quick and simple homemade substitute for boxed mac and cheese? Simple ingredients are used to make this stovetop mac and cheese, which is ready in just 25 minutes. You should save this recipe for weeknights when you’re busy. The good news is that it’s so easy to create that after doing it a few times, you’ll probably remember how to do it.
Simple Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 (8-ounce) box of elbow macaroni
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Ground black pepper to taste
Macaroni and Cheese Recipe for the Stovetop
Method 1: Boil Macaroni
Water should be heated up in a pot. For around 8 minutes, cook elbow macaroni until it’s al dente.
Tip: Double the macaroni for a thicker mac and cheese.
Method 2: Make a Roux
Set the roux in motion while the macaroni is cooking. The cornerstone of this velvety mac and cheese is a roux, a thickening agent comprised of one part fat and one part flour. Melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat is the first step in preparing the roux. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add the milk gradually while stirring the mixture until it is smooth and bubbling. Don’t let the milk burn, please.