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This is straight-up comfort food. STAT! Simple. One pot. Ready in 30 minutes. You probably have everything on hand — well, you do if you live in my house. Snuggle up with a big bowl of quick, easy, creamy Stove Top Mac n’ Cheese and steam some broccoli because you’re an adult.
Ingredients for Stove Top Mac n Cheese:
3 cups shredded cheese
3 cups macaroni
4 cups milk
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp flour
1 tsp soy sauce (optional)
NOTES:
Makes 4-6 entree or 6-8 side servings. Makes amazing leftovers. I like large elbow macaroni, use a shape you like best. Try different cheeses. Cheddar, Pecorino Romano, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Gouda, Pepper Jack – whatever you like. I usually use fat free milk and finish with a little half-n-half for richness, before serving. Consider replacing 1 cup milk with buttermilk. Use 3 cups milk, then stir in 1 cup buttermilk 2-3 minutes before end cooking time. Why the soy sauce? My attempt at umami, I guess.
DIRECTIONS:
In a large pot or tall sided pan, heat butter and olive oil. Add flour to make a roux. Cook roux until golden. Stir in milk and add shredded cheese. Continue stirring over medium heat until cheese has melted. Add soy sauce. Do not boil. Add uncooked macaroni to mixture. Stir to coat and cover. Cook over medium-medium-low heat until macaroni is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Add more liquid if needed and bring to temperature.
Serve as is or top with shredded cheese and broil until top is crispy and golden. Serve piping hot. Makes 4-6 entree or 6-8 side servings.
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Would love a big bowl of this right now! Shame you live on the other side of the world… :)
Haha! Christie — I know how busy you are right now, I think even YOU have time to make this one :) xoxoxo
Oh this looks sooooo good. I am trying to refrain from all carbs before Christmas (I know, instanity!) but this is tempting. I wonder if my 4yo would think it’s the real boxed deal? This would have so much more nutritional value! Maybe I’ll make it, sneak a bite, then put it in her lunch box to see if she can tell the difference ;)
Hi Lisa! Carbs – me too but yeah right! You know, I served this to my niece & nephew when they were about 5 and… no go. They love it now at 12 & 14 but still, “not the dark parts” LOL <3
Really comfort food – more speaking about pasta and cheese. The golden color looks fantastic – ideal after running!
Cheers,
Gera
i will NEVER get sick of mac n cheese!!!
My girlfriend just made this recipe and oh my god it was great
WooHoo! So happy to hear it! Thanks, Armen :)