Macaroni and Cheese Chowder Recipe

Name: Macaroni and Cheese Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked macaroni (I use elbow); 2 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup onion, coarsely chopped; 2 carrots, coarsely chopped; 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 cups milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 cups shredded American cheese (I use pepper jack also)

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked macaroni (I use elbow)
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup onion, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups shredded American cheese (I use pepper jack also)

1
Cook macaroni according to directions, Drain and set aside.
2
In a large saucepan, melt butter, add onion, carrots and celery.
3
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until vegetables are crisp tender (3-5 minutes).
4
Stir in flour, mustard and salt, Continue cooking until bubbly (about 1 minute).
5
Stir in milk and broth.
6
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil (8-12 minutes) Boil 1 minute.
7
Stir in macaroni and then cheese, continue stirring occasionally until cheese melts (1-2 minutes).

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked macaroni (I use elbow), 2 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup onion, coarsely chopped, 2 carrots, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Macaroni and Cheese Chowder falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Macaroni and Cheese Chowder

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