Stove Top Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Stove Top Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; ¼ cup minced onion; 2 tablespoons minced green peppers; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon dry mustard; 2 cups water; 1 cup milk; 2 cups grated cheddar cheese; 1 dash parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
¼ cup minced onion
2 tablespoons minced green peppers
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups water
1 cup milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 dash parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Melt butter in large deep skillet (12 wide x 3 deep) or pot.
2
Add raw macaroni, onion, green pepper, salt and dry mustard.
3
Stir in water and milk.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to low and simmer COVERED for 10 to 15 minutes until macaroni is tender.
6
Stir frequently.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Stir in grated cheese (s) until melted.
9
Stir in one or more of the following add-ins and seasonings (optional).
10
Add cooked meat such as chopped chicken, ham, hamburger, chopped sausages for a few minutes before finished cooking time to heat thoroughly.
11
Add a 14 oz.
12
can stewed tomatoes, drained (use the liquid for the water in the recipe) just before bringing ingredients to a boil in the recipe.
13
Add some chopped celery, chopped green onion, or leftover cooked veggies.
14
Vary the seasonings by using chili powder, Italian seasoning, thyme, or fresh ground pepper.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, ¼ cup minced onion, 2 tablespoons minced green peppers, and more.

Yes, Stove Top Macaroni & 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 & Cheese

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