25 minServes 4dinnervegetarianone potquick

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Name: Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water; 1/2 tsp dry mustard; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Recipe by gingham

Silky, cheesy, and on the table in 25 minutes, in the same pot you boiled the pasta in.

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Ingredients

8 oz elbow macaroni
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Method

Cook the macaroni in well-salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring, until thick enough to coat a spoon, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the salt, mustard, and pepper.
Take the pot off the heat and stir in the cheddar a handful at a time, then the Parmesan, until smooth.
Stir in the macaroni, add a splash of milk if it's too thick, and serve.

Notes from the source

Grate the cheese yourself if you can. Bagged shredded cheese can make the sauce grainy.