Description
This Easy Mac and Cheese recipe is creamy, cheesy, and ready in minutes! 🧀 Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of paprika or garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Combine cheese sauce with macaroni and stir until well coated. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
💡 Tip: Add crispy bacon, peas, or breadcrumbs on top for extra flavor and texture. Great as a side or main dish!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Comfort Food, Quick Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy mac and cheese, creamy macaroni, quick dinner, stovetop pasta, comfort food recipe