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CREAMY STOVETOP MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

by Sheryl S

Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Total time: 20 mins | Yield: 10 SERVINGS

This creamy mac and cheese have been my family’s favorite for years! Incredibly easy to whip and ready in under twenty minutes. This stovetop version of your fave mac and cheese will surprise you!

It’s time to say goodbye to the box mix and welcome the creamiest mac and cheese you’ll ever make! This recipe is also very versatile. You can add other ingredients to your liking, such as bacon or ham. You can also throw in different veggies. And top the mac and cheese with more cheese and Panko or Ritz cracker before baking.

INGREDIENTS

¼ c. all-purpose flour

1 lb elbow pasta

¼ c. unsalted butter

2 ¼ c. milk

1 c. plain Greek yogurt

8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed

½ c. grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp ground mustard

½ tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

3 c. freshly shredded cheddar cheese

HOW TO MAKE CREAMY STOVETOP MAC AND CHEESE

Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the pasta. Drain when done and set aside.

Step 2: In the meantime, melt the butter in a different large pot. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour. Stir and cook for a minute.

Step 3: Stir in the milk and continue to cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes more until thickened. Then, take the pot off the heat.

Step 4: To the milk mixture, add the shredded cheese, Velveeta, Parmesan, yogurt, seasonings, and salt and pepper. Mix well until melted and creamy.

Step 5: Over the cooked noodles, run hot water. Drain and add the noodles to the cheese mixture. Stir well until the noodles are coated.

Step 6: Before serving, allow the mac and cheese to sit for a couple of minutes to thicken up. Enjoy!

NOTE:

You can substitute yogurt with sour cream, but remember the taste will slightly change.

NUTRITION FACTS:

YIELD: 10 SERVING SIZE: 1
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 394 TOTAL FAT: 24g SATURATED FAT: 14g TRANS FAT: 0g UNSATURATED FAT: 6g CHOLESTEROL: 74mg SODIUM: 897mg CARBOHYDRATES: 24g FIBER: 1g SUGAR: 3g PROTEIN: 20g

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CREAMY STOVETOP MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

This creamy mac and cheese have been my family's favorite for years! Incredibly easy to whip and ready in under twenty minutes. This stovetop version of your fave mac and cheese will surprise you!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 394 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 lb elbow pasta
  • ¼ c. unsalted butter
  • 2 ¼ c. milk
  • 1 c. plain Greek yogurt
  • 8 oz. Velveeta cheese cubed
  • ½ c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 3 c. freshly shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Following the package directions, cook the pasta. Drain when done and set aside.
  • In the meantime, melt the butter in a different large pot. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour. Stir and cook for a minute.
  • Stir in the milk and continue to cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes more until thickened. Then, take the pot off the heat.
  • To the milk mixture, add the shredded cheese, Velveeta, Parmesan, yogurt, seasonings, and salt and pepper. Mix well until melted and creamy.
  • Over the cooked noodles, run hot water. Drain and add the noodles to the cheese mixture. Stir well until the noodles are coated.
  • Before serving, allow the mac and cheese to sit for a couple of minutes to thicken up. Enjoy!

Notes

You can substitute yogurt with sour cream, but remember the taste will slightly change.

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