Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
This creamy, cheesy pasta classic goes from the stovetop to the dinner table in about 30 minutes. Always a hit with adults and kids alike.
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 600kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces shell pasta uncooked
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces shredded colby jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook a few minutes more. Whisk in the milk and half-and-half. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cheddar and colby jack cheese and cook and stir until cheese is melted. Stir in the mustard, mustard powder, onion salt, garlic salt and paprika. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in desired amount of hot sauce.
- Add the cream cheese and cook and stir until melted and smooth. Gently stir in the cooked, drained pasta. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 659mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g