Classic Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Creamy homemade mac and cheese made with cheddar and a splash of cream — ready in 20 minutes and costs about $1.50/serving. Way better than the box.
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🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1Cook macaroni in salted boiling water per package — drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water
- 2In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat
- 3Whisk in flour and cook 1 min to form a roux
- 4Pour in milk gradually, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened, 4–5 min
- 5Remove from heat and stir in cheddar until fully melted
- 6Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- 7Fold in drained pasta, adding pasta water to loosen if needed
- 8Serve immediately
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