The Best Mac & Cheese Recipe

This basic, quick, and easy homemade mac & cheese recipe is made on the stovetop and does not require any baking. Thanks to butter, flour, and milk the sauce is super creamy. For sure with this recipe the family will love.

The Best Mac & Cheese

Celina Swartz

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

Pasta & Grains

• 12 oz Medium Shells

Baking & Spices

• 1/4 Cup Flour
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

Dairy

• 1/4 Cup Butter
• 2 Cups Colby & Monterey Jack shredded cheese
• 2 Cups Milk, warmed

Instructions

 

• Cook the macaroni noodles in a large pot of salted water according to package directions, after drain them
• Heat the milk in the microwave or on the stove top until very hot but not boiling
• In a sauce pot melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and continue to cook, whisking until the mixture turns a light brown color about 2-3 minutes
• Lower heat and slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly for 3-5 minutes or until thickened
• Stir in the salt, garlic powder, and the pepper
• Return heat to medium heat and whisk in the cheese until fully melted
• Stir the sauce into the pasta until your desired level of creaminess is reached

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