CREAMY STOVE-TOP MAC AND CHEESE

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Creamy Stove-Top Mac and Cheese image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 pound medium shell pasta
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup half-and-half
2 cups grated Cheddar (about 8 ounces)
1 cup grated Colby Jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Dash of hot sauce
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. When it begins to foam, sprinkle in the flour and stir until it becomes pasty, about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and half-and-half and bring to a low simmer. Stir until the mixture looks thick, about 5 minutes. Add the Cheddar and Colby Jack cheese by handfuls, stirring well after each addition until melted. Mix in the mustard, paprika and hot sauce. Then fold in the cream cheese and stir well until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Lastly stir in the cooked pasta.
  • Serve the mac and cheese immediately while still warm and at its creamiest.

Kshitiz Belbase
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This mac and cheese is delicious! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with a variety of cheeses, which gives it a complex flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


mobiusz
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This mac and cheese is amazing! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with a blend of cheeses, which gives it a rich flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Tawananyasha Mandizira
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This mac and cheese is delicious! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with a variety of cheeses, which gives it a complex flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Md forman Ali
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This mac and cheese is amazing! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with a blend of cheeses, which gives it a rich flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Crystian Gilchrest
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This mac and cheese is delicious! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with a variety of cheeses, which gives it a complex flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


David Afridi
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This mac and cheese is amazing! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with a blend of cheeses, which gives it a rich flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Hahaha Hahaha
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I love this mac and cheese! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with a variety of cheeses, which gives it a complex flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Jotham Atwine
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This mac and cheese is delicious! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with a blend of cheeses, which gives it a rich flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Roshani Rodericks
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I love this mac and cheese! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with a variety of cheeses, which gives it a complex flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdullha Don
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This mac and cheese is the best! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with a blend of cheeses, which gives it a rich flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Patrick Mutabazi
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I made this mac and cheese for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with a variety of cheeses, which gives it a complex flavor. I will definitely be mak


Muzammil Afzal
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This mac and cheese is amazing! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with vegan cheese, which makes it a great option for people who are lactose intolerant or vegan. I will definitely be


Greg Johnson Jr
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I made this mac and cheese for my family, and they loved it! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with gluten-free pasta, which makes it a great option for people with celiac disease or


Mr. Faisu
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This mac and cheese is delicious! The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with whole wheat pasta, which makes it a healthier option. I will definitely be making this again.


Raymond Bonde
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese. But I'm so glad I did! This mac and cheese is amazing. The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with different


Hunter Lovering
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made with sharp cheddar cheese, which gives it a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Bishwas Ananda
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Wow! This mac and cheese is amazing. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the fact that it's made on the stovetop, so I don't have to heat up my oven. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again and again.


Oluwasanmi Shadrach Olawale
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I've tried many mac and cheese recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The creamy sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I love the addition of the Dijon mustard, which gives it a nice tang. This is my


zvineli xd
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my mac and cheese turned out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the pasta was cooked just right. I added some chopped bacon and green onions, which gave it an extra kick of flavor. This is definitely a


Mahe Muhammad
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This creamy stove-top mac and cheese was an absolute delight to make. It came together so quickly and easily, and the results were beyond delicious. The cheese sauce was incredibly smooth and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I love