Description
Creamy, cheesy, and super simple — this Easy No-Roux, No-Egg Mac & Cheese is ready in minutes without the fuss of roux or eggs! 🧀✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp Dijon mustard or hot sauce
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Lower heat and stir in cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and optional Dijon or hot sauce until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese or parsley if desired!
Notes
💡 Tip: This no-roux, no-egg method keeps it quick and creamy. Add cooked bacon, peas, or hot sauce for variety. Perfect for weeknights!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Comfort Food, Quick Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: no roux mac and cheese, no egg mac and cheese, creamy stovetop pasta, quick mac and cheese, easy comfort food