Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

I have been through a few mac and cheese recipes before getting the approval of my 6 year old. He is the mac and cheese connoisseur and he gave this recipe his stamp of approval. It is VERY important that you grate the cheese yourself. Pre-grated bagged cheeses did not yield the same results. Trust me, I tried. I wanted them to work because they were one less step but the grating it turns out, is worth the effort!! This stovetop macaroni and cheese can easily be made on a weeknight. For an extra layer of yumminess, crisp up some bacon, chop it and sprinkle over the mac and cheese when serving it. Some added scallions would be yummy, too!

*2020 Update-my 6 year old is now 10 and LOVED this recipe again today! Yay!!!!

The picture above was taken by my 9 year old! He likes to use that camera of mine, too! Pretty good shot, too of our stovetop macaroni and cheese!

You’ll Need:

Saucepan

Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

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Ingredients

  

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 dash black pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese not in a bag

Instructions

 

• Cook macaroni according to package directions.
• In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Whisk in flour and cook for 3-5 minutes.
• Add salt/pepper.
• Slowly pour in milk and cook until bubbly.
• Whisk in cheese a little at a time.
• Drain the macaroni and add to the sauce.
• Stir and serve.
• (Add crispy, chopped bacon if desired!)

Adapted from Food.com