Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 2 cups whole milk; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; Paprika, optional

When I was a girl, Mama used Texas Longhorn cheese in this recipe. After it melted all over the macaroni, I loved to dig in and see how many strings of cheese would follow my spoonful. —Imogene Hutton, Brownwood, Texas

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 cups whole milk
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Paprika, optional

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened.
Stir in cheese until melted. Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce and stir to coat. If desired, sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 388 calories, 22g fat (15g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.

Originally published as Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese in Reminisce Extra October 1994

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Louise

Jul 3, 2018

On a very hot day when I still want to cook a hot dinner? Stovetop mac n cheese is quick, easy and satisfying. Served with a nice green vegetable and cool tomato/cucumber salad. Also good when I have “nothing in the house” for dinner.
Kathy

Feb 5, 2018

I’ve probably made this a dozen or so times since I first found it. Delicious and so easy. Get lots of compliments. I always make a full 16 oz pkg of rotini noodles. Recipe makes plenty sauce for a full pound. I like the rotini noodles. The cheese sauce clings so we’ll. I didn’t even realize the recipe called for only 7 ounces. Make a full pound! I also added 1/2 tsp of dried mustard. Very good recipe. Kids and adults both love it. Enjoy!
cynandtom

Dec 21, 2017

A nice alternative to baked Macaroni and Cheese. We loved it, the only change we made was using Pepper Jack Cheese, because I like the extra kick it adds.
amcoffeebean

Nov 4, 2017

Loved this! My Mom used to make stove-top mac and cheese with cheddar and Velvetta, and I'd quit adding cheddar when my kids were little because they didn't like the stringly.....silly kids, not my genes. I did add some Velvetta to taste like Mom's, had to.
Melissa

Dec 7, 2016

I used whole wheat flour, 16 oz (not 7oz) whole wheat macaroni and added about 1/8 cup of yellow mustard, a generous shake of curry powder, some garlic powder, and extra paprika. Otherwise used this recipe exactly, was delicious!
angela32

Nov 30, 2016

This was good and much faster than a baked version. I did added a little more salt to mine and red pepper flakes because we like heat, but no other changes than those two spices.
meliss.beyer

Sep 27, 2016

This is the first stove top mac and cheese recipe I have made. It was very simple and super cheesy. The sauce would be awesome to dip soft pretzels in, too! I used penne pasta because that's what I had on hand. They worked great. I've never actually bought a 7 oz box of pasta before, I did 3 cups of pasta and just added a little more of each ingredient. In the future, I would add some more seasonings to increase the flavor. Maybe some mustard or cayenne pepper. Very good though!
amsm

Aug 15, 2016

This is a good basic macaroni and cheese recipe. My family loves homemade mac and cheese that is made on the stovetop, so this was a perfect recipe for us.
mums the word

Jun 10, 2015

My daughter loves this mac and cheese. It is important to let the flour cook in the butter for a few minutes to get rid of the "raw flour" taste and also be sure to use a good quality cheese. Good stuff, thanks for the recipe.
DianeC23

May 10, 2015

I made this exactly as directed, but it had a gritty texture (too much flour?), and was rather bland. It looked good (and even looked like the photo), but I wouldn't make it again.