Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
A quick and easy version of classic mac and cheese that captures comfort and nostalgia, ready in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (200 grams)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk (120 ml)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (150 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Return the drained macaroni to the pot.
- Add butter to the hot macaroni and stir until melted.
- Pour in the milk and stir gently to heat.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese gradually until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For extra creaminess, add cream cheese or Parmesan. Can include add-ins like crispy bacon or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg