Easy Mac and Cheese

Cheesy and creamy, this mac & cheese is cooked on the stovetop in just 15 minutes!

⏱️ 15 min 🔪 Prep: 5 min 🔥 Cook: 10 min 📊 Easy ⭐ 5.0 (67) 👁️ 23 views
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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 12 ounces elbow macaroni (or short pasta (approx 3 cups dry pasta) )
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain well, do not rinse.

  2. While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.

  3. Add milk and broth a small amount at a time, whisking smooth after each addition.

  4. Add dry mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, and hot sauce. Continue to cook over medium heat and allow to come to a boil. Boil 1 minute while whisking.

  5. Remove from heat, add cheeses, and whisk until smooth.

  6. Stir in pasta. Season with additional salt & pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories754
Protein33g
Carbs74g
Fat36g
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