Stovetop Mac and Cheese

5 from 1 vote

Skip the oven and make a Stovetop Mac and Cheese that’s quicker, easier, and downright irresistible. Made with tender pasta bathed in a creamy cheese sauce, it will keep everyone coming back for more.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Servings: servings

Calories: 651kcal

Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
½ cup sour cream
¼ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon hot sauce
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese shredded from a block

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain, and set aside.
2 cups elbow macaroni
Melt butter in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, or until the mixture is slightly brown.
2 Tablespoons butter, 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
Add whole milk and whisk until smooth. Whisk in the sour cream, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, hot sauce, and nutmeg.
1 cup whole milk, ½ cup sour cream, ¼ teaspoon mustard powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon hot sauce, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cook on medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Once the mixture is thick and sticks to the back of a spoon, reduce heat to low and add cheddar cheese. Whisk until the cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Add the drained macaroni and stir to combine. Serve immediately

Notes

Storage:

Store leftover mac and cheese in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing this mac and cheese since it has milk and sour cream that tend to separate when frozen and thawed.

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