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
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.
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muffbear74
Dec 4, 2019
I just used cheese I had leftover from a cheese platter and it turned out fine. Not as fancy as some other recipes, but quick and easy for a weeknight dinner.
Carol
Nov 7, 2019
Something went wrong when they translated this recipe to the new web format. There's no cheese! The mac n cheese recipe doesn't say how much cheese. I've made the recipe before and it was great but now I can't.
Nick
Sep 12, 2019
Super easy and quite tasty. Even better the next day.
Gavin2003
Sep 12, 2019
Didn’t want to put the oven on since it’s a very hot day so I looked up recipes for stove top Mac n cheese. Made it exactly as stated. We all loved it!
JulieGr
May 17, 2019
I made this but I used a 16 oz package of elbows and I am glad I did, the sauce would have been too abundant with just 7 oz of dry pasta. I didn't have whole milk so I subbed a 12 oz. can of evaporated milk and added 4 oz of skim milk to make 2 cups. This was delish!
Danika
May 7, 2019
Very easy! I used whipping cream and milk. I used a Mexican blend of shredded cheese and two slices of smoked gouda. Then i added onion powder and garlic powder. For protein, i added shredded imitation crab and served it with broccoli. I'd definitely make this again. I love how you can use any kind of cheese on hand
barbsbasic
Dec 13, 2018
I need the recipe exactly as stated. Very easy. Flavor, meh. which I believe was partly my fault as I used unsalted butter however I did use the amount of salt suggested in the recipe. Once everything was mixed together I put salt and pepper on top and it tasted fine. This is a good basic recipe to play around with. I definitely also suggest using a pound or more elbows which I did. Lots of left overs.
Jeanette
Oct 6, 2018
Made this as written, with no paprika, per DSO's request. Instead of using more macaroni, as others had noted there would be plenty of sauce, I added 8 oz cooked ground chicken. I sprinkled my serving with Red Robin seasoning (love that stuff!) It was delicious! Quick and easy....two of my favorite words when it comes to recipes!
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!
Reviews
I just used cheese I had leftover from a cheese platter and it turned out fine. Not as fancy as some other recipes, but quick and easy for a weeknight dinner.
Something went wrong when they translated this recipe to the new web format. There's no cheese! The mac n cheese recipe doesn't say how much cheese. I've made the recipe before and it was great but now I can't.
Super easy and quite tasty. Even better the next day.
Didn’t want to put the oven on since it’s a very hot day so I looked up recipes for stove top Mac n cheese. Made it exactly as stated. We all loved it!
I made this but I used a 16 oz package of elbows and I am glad I did, the sauce would have been too abundant with just 7 oz of dry pasta. I didn't have whole milk so I subbed a 12 oz. can of evaporated milk and added 4 oz of skim milk to make 2 cups. This was delish!
Very easy! I used whipping cream and milk. I used a Mexican blend of shredded cheese and two slices of smoked gouda. Then i added onion powder and garlic powder. For protein, i added shredded imitation crab and served it with broccoli. I'd definitely make this again. I love how you can use any kind of cheese on hand
I need the recipe exactly as stated. Very easy. Flavor, meh. which I believe was partly my fault as I used unsalted butter however I did use the amount of salt suggested in the recipe. Once everything was mixed together I put salt and pepper on top and it tasted fine. This is a good basic recipe to play around with. I definitely also suggest using a pound or more elbows which I did. Lots of left overs.
Made this as written, with no paprika, per DSO's request. Instead of using more macaroni, as others had noted there would be plenty of sauce, I added 8 oz cooked ground chicken. I sprinkled my serving with Red Robin seasoning (love that stuff!) It was delicious! Quick and easy....two of my favorite words when it comes to recipes!
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.
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!