Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese recipes

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Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese, there’s nothing like it. This delicious comfort food is a fast and easy cheese creamy Macaroni Recipe and the rich cheesy flavor and creamy texture you crave.

Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese recipes

How to make the best Macaroni and Cheese Recipe.

Heat water with a tablespoon of salt to a rolling boil in a thick-bottomed saucepan. Add elbow macaroni.
Cook until al dente—cooked through, but still slightly firm. Drain the pasta.

Meanwhile in a large saucepan on low/medium heat melt butter, then add the flour and whisk together until smooth, add cornstarch, salt, and pepper, then slowly add the milk, Slowly add the grated cheese, whisking until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice.
stirring to combine. Cook and stir often until the mixture starts to thicken.

How to make the best Macaroni and Cheese Recipe.

Add the cooked macaroni and ham to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine. Sprinkle with some freshly grated black pepper. Enjoy.

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Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese recipes

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Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese, there’s nothing like it. This delicious comfort food is a fast and easy cheese creamy Macaroni Recipe and the rich cheesy flavor and creamy texture you crave.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese recipes
Servings: 4
Calories: 442kcal
Author: Luda huang

Equipment

  • pot

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup ham chopped into 1/4 inch cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Freshly grated black pepper
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Heat water with a tablespoon of salt to a rolling boil in a thick-bottomed saucepan. Add elbow macaroni and follow the cooking time instructions on the package.
  • Cook until al dente—cooked through, but still slightly firm. Drain the pasta.
  • Meanwhile in a large saucepan on low/medium heat melt butter, then add the flour and whisk together until smooth, add cornstarch, salt, and pepper, then slowly add the milk, Slowly add the grated cheese, whisking until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice.
  • stirring to combine. Cook and stir often until the mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat.
  • Add the cooked macaroni and ham to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine. Do not over-mix. Sprinkle with some freshly grated black pepper. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 2060mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 1mg
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