Quick Skillet Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Quick Skillet Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1 tablespoon flour; 3/4 cup heavy cream (or up to 1 cup cream- use light cream if desired); 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated, divided (choose an aged cheese); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon flour
3/4 cup heavy cream (or up to 1 cup cream- use light cream if desired)
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated, divided (choose an aged cheese)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
2
While the macaroni cooks, melt butter over medium heat in an oven safe skillet or saucepan.
3
Add onion and cook, stirring often until soft and golden.
4
Add flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes until flour is combined and mixture is light brown.
5
Whisking constantly, add cream slowly until well mixed. Stir in pepper, salt, nutmeg and garlic. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring.
6
Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, a little at a time, until melted.
7
Stir in the macaroni to coat with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and parsley on top.
8
Place skillet under broiler for 2 or 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces elbow macaroni, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup), 1 tablespoon flour, and more.

Yes, Quick Skillet Macaroni And Cheese 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.

Quick Skillet Macaroni And Cheese

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