Skillet Mac & Cheese Recipe

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You could use salt and pepper to taste, but we don't feel it needs it. This is so simple it seems almost too easy! But you'll love it and fix it often. —Ann Bowers, Rockport, Texas

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Skillet Mac & Cheese Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 3/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Directions

  • Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add cream; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in cheese until melted.
  • Drain macaroni; add to cheese mixture. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 599 calories, 37 g fat (22 g saturated fat), 128 mg cholesterol, 1,163 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 24 g protein.

Originally published as Skillet Mac & Cheese in Simple & Delicious September/October 2008, p14

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Reviewed on May. 05, 2013 by tstreich

This was so rich and creamy, what a great comfort food! I lightened it up using Brummel & Brown spread in lieu of butter, using skim milk instead of half-and-half, and I used 2% Velveeta. That drops almost 150 calories per serving and cuts the fat down to 1/3 the original. And it definitely did not take away the richness of the dish! I would make this as a treat to myself anytime I'm craving mac 'n cheese, sure beats opening a box and doesn't take any more time to make than a box. We loved it!

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2013 by Denco24

P.S. I made it without the flour, used milk and American Processed cheese.

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2013 by Denco24

This is a great recipe. I made mac and cheese like this for over 40 years - my family loved it and they now make it for their families.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2013 by paflaglady

I made this for years when my kids were growing up but never used the flour, just cheese, butter and milk. Never needed the flour so I must have put in more cheese. When we tried this we decided we like it better without the flour.

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2013 by Billl Muck

Absolutely the BEST Mac and Cheese I have ever made. It's on my permanent "Keep" list now!

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2013 by pao25143

Never thought about making Mac and cheese this way! Very very good!

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2013 by Billl Muck

Followed the recipe exactly and it was FANTASTIC! Easy to make, and it is sooooo much better than the boxed stuff!!! I'lll be adding this to my permanent "Keep" collection!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2013 by creid

This is the only way I knew Macaroni & Cheese to be made, and I still do this today, only instead of Velveeta { which I detest!} I use the Kraft American cheese in the blue box and Lactaid! My stepson had never tasted anything but boxed Mac N Cheese and he went crazy for it!

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2012 by T Rea

What a great recipe! I did use 1% milk and it still came out nice and creamy...my mac and cheese crazed family LOVED it! The best thing is, it didn't take any more time than the box!

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2012 by workingcook

I found this recipe about a month ago and made it for my family before trying it out at the assisted living facility that I work at. (I cook for 20 residents). My son always ate kraft mac and cheese and alot of it! Now that he's had a taste of this recipe, he loves homemade more! It was a hit at work, too. Thanks so much

 
 

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