Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter; 1 cup minced onion; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups milk; 1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, cubed; 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi pasta, cooked and kept warm; cooked crumbled bacon, for garnish; shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish

Servings: persons

¼ cup butter
1 cup minced onion
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, cubed
3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi pasta, cooked and kept warm
cooked crumbled bacon, for garnish
shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish

1
In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
2
Add onion, and cook for 6-8 minutes or until tender.
3
Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
4
Gradually add milk, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly.
5
Add cubed cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, parsley, dry mustard, salt, and pepper; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
6
Add cooked pasta, stirring gently to combine.
7
Serve immediately; garnish with crumbled bacon or shredded cheddar cheese.

849

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: ¼ cup butter, 1 cup minced onion, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 4 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Stove-Top 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.

Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese

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