Creamy Stove-Top Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Stove-Top Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 pound medium shell pasta; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1 cup half-and-half; 2 cups grated Cheddar (about 8 ounces); 1 cup grated Colby Jack cheese (about 4 ounces); 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon paprika; Dash of hot sauce; 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1 pound medium shell pasta
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup half-and-half
2 cups grated Cheddar (about 8 ounces)
1 cup grated Colby Jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Dash of hot sauce
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
3
Drain and reserve.
4
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
5
When it begins to foam, sprinkle in the flour and stir until it becomes pasty, about 1 minute.
6
Whisk in the milk and half-and-half and bring to a low simmer.
7
Stir until the mixture looks thick, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the Cheddar and Colby Jack cheese by handfuls, stirring well after each addition until melted.
9
Mix in the mustard, paprika and hot sauce.
10
Then fold in the cream cheese and stir well until melted.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Lastly stir in the cooked pasta.
13
Serve the mac and cheese immediately while still warm and at its creamiest.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 1 pound medium shell pasta, 4 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Creamy Stove-Top Mac and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Stove-Top Mac and Cheese

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