Quick and Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
A fast, one-pot stovetop mac and cheese recipe for an ultra-creamy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine macaroni, water, and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until macaroni is tender and water is mostly absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in butter, milk, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until butter is melted and combined.
- Remove pot from heat. Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use a blend of cheeses like cheddar and Monterey Jack.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- This recipe is great for a quick kid-friendly meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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