Velvety Stovetop Mac & Cheese
18Min
4Servings
785Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendlyvegetarian
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Equipment
Large pot
Large skillet or pot
Colander
Whisk
Mixing spoon
Stove
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
dry macaroni
250 g
unsalted butter
57 g
all purpose flour
15 g
heavy cream
240 ml
milk
240 ml
mustard powder
2.5 g
smoked paprika
2.5 g
cheddar cheese (shredded)
340 g
salt
3 g
black pepper
1 g
Instructions
1
Cook the macaroni
Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente.
8 mintimer 8 min
2
Make the roux
Melt butter over medium heat and add flour. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
2 minMedium heattimer 2 min
3
Create the cheese sauce
Add cream, milk, mustard powder, and smoked paprika. Whisk until the sauce begins to thicken.
4 minMedium heattimer 4 min
4
Add the cheese
Remove from heat and add shredded cheese. Stir until melted and sauce is velvety. Season with salt and pepper.
3 min
5
Combine with pasta
Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir to combine.
1 min
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or stovetop with splash of milk
Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess
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