THE BEST STOVETOP MAC AND CHEESE
Our super creamy, quick and easy stovetop mac and cheese is better than the boxed stuff, but just as satisfying. The combo of mild American and sharp Cheddar with cream cheese creates a perfectly balanced sauce that will please even the pickiest of palates.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, mustard powder and paprika; cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and slightly darker, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and comes to a simmer, 7 to 8 minutes. Whisk in the cheddar, American cheese and cream cheese until melted and remove from heat.
- Add the pasta to the sauce; toss, adding some reserved cooking water as needed to loosen. Season with salt.
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Braden Terry
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but I tried this recipe and it was really good! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful.
Muhammed Jabbie
[email protected]I added some cooked bacon to my mac and cheese and it was amazing! The bacon added a great smoky flavor.
Helly Jelly
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses sharp cheddar cheese. It gives the mac and cheese a really great flavor.
Makata Hooper
[email protected]I've tried many different mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Trixie Gogo
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Lisette Lopez
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again.
didelia choc
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Rafiq Malik
[email protected]This mac and cheese is amazing! It's so creamy and cheesy.
Sine Kunene
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best mac and cheese I've ever had.
Gori khan
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so delicious and comforting. It's the perfect dish for a cold winter night.
kanoa period
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add any type of cheese or toppings that you like.
Md Boktier
[email protected]I've made this mac and cheese several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for any occasion.
keino whitedavis
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also perfect for a comfort food fix.
Ahmed Zain
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Hakerz A
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but I tried this recipe and it was really good! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful.
Maj.editzzz
[email protected]I added some cooked bacon to my mac and cheese and it was amazing! The bacon added a great smoky flavor.
Willem De lange
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses sharp cheddar cheese. It gives the mac and cheese a really great flavor.
Innocent Banda
[email protected]I've tried many different mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Mckinnley Vellmure
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! My kids said it was the best mac and cheese they've ever had.
Simphiwe Pumpiza
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.