Quick Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Creamy, cheesy macaroni made entirely on the stovetop in about fifteen minutes, sharpened with a touch of dry mustard - a cheese sauce built with nothing but cheese and milk is why quick stovetop versions can taste flat compared to the baked kind.
⏱ 15 min🍽 4 servings
dinnerquickvegetarian
Ingredients
- •1 lb elbow macaroni
- •3 tbsp butter
- •3 tbsp flour
- •2 cups milk
- •1/4 tsp dry mustard
- •2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- •Salt to taste
- •Pepper to taste
Steps
- 1.Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- 2.Melt the butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- 3.Gradually whisk in the milk and dry mustard and simmer until thickened.
- 4.Remove from heat, stir in the cheddar cheese until melted, season with salt and pepper, then toss with the macaroni.