Quick Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Name: Quick Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces Elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoons Butter; 1.5 cups Milk; 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Paprika

70% authentic · American

A faster, simpler version of mac and cheese made entirely on the stovetop, perfect for a weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

Elbow macaroni8 ounces
Butter3 tablespoons
Milk1.5 cups
Shredded cheddar cheese2 cups
Salt1/2 teaspoon
Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Paprika1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain well.
2
While macaroni cooks, melt butter in the same pot over medium heat.
3
Whisk in milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
4
Reduce heat to low and gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
5
Stir in salt, pepper, and paprika.
6
Add the drained macaroni back to the pot and stir to coat evenly with the cheese sauce.
7
Serve immediately.

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