15 Minute Stove Top Mac and Cheese Recipe

How to Make 15-Minute Stove Top Mac and Cheese

• STEP 1.Start by boiling a pot of water on the stove. Add a pinch of salt to the water, then toss in the elbow macaroni. Cook the pasta according to the package directions (about 8 minutes), then drain and set aside.

• STEP 1.While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat. Once it’s melted, add the milk and stir to combine. Let the milk heat up, but avoid bringing it to a boil. Once it’s warm, slowly stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce.

• STEP 2.Once the cheese sauce is smooth and creamy, add the drained pasta to the pot. Stir the pasta into the cheese sauce until it's fully coated. Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.

• STEP 3.Once everything is combined, your creamy homemade mac and cheese is ready to serve! You can enjoy it right away, topped with a little extra cheese or fresh herbs if you like. It’s that easy!