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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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022

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.

Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

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