Easy stovetop mac and cheese
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Creamy stovetop mac and cheese made with butter, flour, and sharp cheddar in just 15 minutes. Silky and comforting, this is the perfect side for any main course or a quick lunch on its own.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 (1 lb.) box macaroni or small or medium shell pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons flour of choice
- 2 cups whole (2% or skim milk (see notes))
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (see notes)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 15M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 475mg
- Total sugar
- 5g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 252mg
- Calcium
- 351mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 475MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.