Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Creamy cheese sauce, no bake time — ready before the kids get impatient.

⏱ 25 min total Prep 5m Cook 20m Serves 4 bowls Easy American By Steven

Ingredients

12 oz elbow macaroni
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cup milk
2 cup shredded cheddar (or cheese blend)
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
paprika or hot sauce (to taste)

Steps

1
Boil macaroni in salted water until just tender. Drain and set aside.
2
In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute.
3
Slowly whisk in milk. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly, 3–5 minutes.
4
Turn heat low. Stir in cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Fold in the pasta. Add a splash of milk if it gets too thick. Serve hot.