Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and cheesy stovetop macaroni. This three cheese macaroni is quick and easy to make, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing side dish.
Ingredients
Elbow Macaroni:
12 ounces
Unsalted Butter:
3 tablespoons
All-Purpose Flour:
3 tablespoons
Whole Milk:
2 ½ cups
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded:
1 cup
Mozzarella Cheese, shredded:
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese, grated:
½ cup
Garlic Powder:
½ teaspoon
Mustard Powder (optional):
½ teaspoon
Salt:
½ teaspoon
Black Pepper:
¼ teaspoon
Parsley for garnish (optional):
chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour to make a roux, then gradually whisk in milk. Cook until thickened. Stir in seasonings and cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring to coat. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream.
- You can customize the cheeses to your preference, such as using Gruyère or Monterey Jack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
