Stovetop Mac and Cheese is the ultimate quick comfort meal! The tender pasta coated in a flavorful, smooth, creamy, cheesy sauce is basically a big ole hug in a bowl.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Servings: 4
Calories: 558kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze
Ingredients
8ouncespasta
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
1 3/4cupswhole milk
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonground mustard powder
2cupsfreshly grated colby jack & muenster cheese, (~8 ounces)
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted water according to directions on package. Drain and set aside. (While waiting for water to come to a boil for the pasta, begin the sauce.)
Heat butter in a small sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add flour once it begins to bubble. Cook and whisk for 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk a little at a time, whisking until smooth before adding more. Stir in the salt and mustard.
Continue to cook and stir until thickened (5-7 minutes) and coats the back of a spoon.
Remove pan from heat and whisk in the grated cheese a little at a time until melted and smooth.
Add cooked and drained pasta to the cheese sauce and stir until evenly coated.