Creamy Stove Top Mac and Cheese
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked elbow noodles about 2 cups by volume
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups milk
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup gouda cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook the elbow noodles according to package directions, drain, rinse briefly with cool water, and set aside.8 ounces uncooked elbow noodles
- While the noodles cook, heat a large pan over low-medium heat. Melt the butter, then whisk in the flour, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk constantly for 2 to 3 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon ground mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking. Once thickened slightly, add the heavy cream and continue whisking until the liquid steams but doesn’t boil.1½ cups milk, ¾ cup heavy cream
- Add the cheese a handful at a time, whisking until smooth before adding more.1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup gouda cheese
- When the sauce is creamy and all the cheese is melted, turn off the heat and fold in the cooked noodles. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 3/4 of a cup of macaroni and cheese. Actual calories will vary.
- Recipe makes approximately 6 cups.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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Nutrition Facts
Creamy Stove Top Mac and Cheese
Serving Size
0.75 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
396
% Daily Value*
Fat
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
75
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
80
mg
27
%
Sodium
464
mg
19
%
Potassium
194
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
830
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
333
mg
33
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
