14. CREAMY STOVETOP MAC AND CHEESE
- PREP TIME: 5 minutes
- COOK TIME: 15 minutes
- TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
- YIELD: 6
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose four
- 2 cups milk
- 4 cups shredded Mexican blend cheeses (or cheddar cheese), divided
- Salt & pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook macaroni in salted water according to package directions for al dente.
- In a large saucepan *affiliate link, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to make a roux.
- Add milk and whisk until smooth. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until milk has thickened – about 5 – 6 minutes.
- Stir in 3 1/2 cups of shredded cheese, reserving the rest for serving.
- Toss pasta with cheese sauce and garnish each helping with reserved shredded cheese.
