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Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

This easy macaroni and cheese on the stove top is simple to make with only six ingredients, and it comes together in less than thirty minutes.

Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword stovetop macaroni and cheese
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 262 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked large elbow macaroni
  • 1 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1.5 Tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 62 grams cheddar cheese shredded or cut into small cubes, measured on a food scale
  • 62 grams Fontina cheese shredded or cut into small cubes, measured on a food scale
  • salt and pepper to taste ( I used about 1/4 teaspoon salt and just a dash of black pepper)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside
  2. Melt the butter over low heat.
  3. Add flour to the butter, stir to combine and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes
  4. Add milk, increase the heat to medium, and use a whisk to combine and break up any lumps.
  5. Bring to a slow boil/simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until thickened (about 3 minutes), whisking frequently.
  6. Whisk in the cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and smooth, about 2 to 3 more minutes.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Add the cooked pasta, and stir until combined and heated through, about 2 minutes.
  9. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts
Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 166mg7%
Potassium 160mg5%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 335IU7%
Calcium 188mg19%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.