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Classic Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Ultra-creamy stovetop mac made with a sharp cheddar roux sauce that coats every noodle in cheesy perfection.
Total time
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American
comfortvegetarian
Ingredients
1 lbelbow macaroni
4 tbspbutter
3 tbspall-purpose flour
2 cupswhole milk
1 cupheavy cream
2 cupssharp cheddar, shredded
1 cupgruyère, shredded
1 tspmustard powder
½ tspsmoked paprika
salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
1
Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
2
Melt butter in same pot over medium heat; whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
3
Gradually whisk in milk and cream; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and stir in both cheeses, mustard powder, and paprika.
5
Fold macaroni into sauce, season, and serve immediately.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
1274
Protein
59g
Fat
96.7g
Carbs
42.6g
Fiber
2.6g
Sodium
1004mg
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