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Stovetop Mac and Cheese Easy Delicious Recipe

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Enjoy a rich and creamy stovetop mac and cheese made with gruyere and sharp cheddar for full cheese flavor. This quick stovetop mac and cheese is perfect for a comforting meal or side dish. It brings the best mac n cheese recipe right to your table.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces macaroni uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 16 ounces whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
  • 6 ounces gruyere cheese freshly shredded
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded

Instructions

  1. Boil salted water in a pot and cook the macaroni until it is al dente according to the package. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat then whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste and cook for about one minute.
  3. Gradually add the milk along with paprika, salt, pepper, and ground mustard while stirring constantly. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, which might take a couple of minutes.
  4. Take the saucepan off the heat and mix in the shredded gruyere and sharp cheddar cheeses until they have fully melted.
  5. Fold the drained macaroni into the cheese sauce, combine well, and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Recipe can be made with all shredded cheddar or all gruyere cheese if preferred
  • Cheese sauce too thick? Add a splash of milk
  • Recipe can be made with macaroni, shells, or your favorite medium sized pasta
  • To prevent a grainy sauce, use freshly shredded cheese from a block and whole milk, and remove your pot from the heat before adding cheeses
  • Add a dash of hot sauce for even more flavor!

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