Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Dinner · American
Silky, extra-cheesy macaroni ready in 20 minutes, the from-scratch answer to the blue box.
Recipe code BK8GB7 · enter it in Anychef
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 5
Boil the elbow pasta in well-salted water until just al dente, about 7 minutes, then drain.
- Step 2 of 5
In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook 1 minute without browning.
- Step 3 of 5
Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer, whisking, until the sauce coats a spoon, 4 minutes.
- Step 4 of 5
Off the heat, whisk in the cheddar a handful at a time until smooth, then stir in the dijon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Step 5 of 5
Fold the pasta back into the sauce, let it sit 2 minutes to thicken, and serve immediately.
