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Stove Top Mac-n-Cheese

My all time favorite chef has got to be Alton Brown, hands down. I love watching Good Eats and own a handful of his books. Whenever our family wants homemade mac and cheese, this is our go-to recipe.

It is fantastic and can be a base for any mac and cheese you want. Stir in any combination of meats and veggies to make this a complete meal. Or set up a build your own mac and cheese buffet with lots of meat and veggie choices. This is perfect for those picky eaters because every bowl is custom tailored to the eater’s favorite items.

Creamy pasta and cheese in a bowl on a table. Next to the bowl is a few slices of french bread ready to be dipped in the creamy sauce.

Stove Top Mac-n-Cheese

It is fantastic and can be a base for any mac and cheese you want. Stir in any combination of meats and veggies to make this a complete meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 642 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounce pasta elbow, shells, or another favorite
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 10 ounce cheddar cheese shredded

Milk Mixture

  • 2 eggs raw
  • 6 ounce evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt kosher
  • black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente and drain.
    8 ounce pasta
  • Return to the pot and melt in the butter. Toss to coat.
    4 tablespoons butter
  • In medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and dry mustard. Slowly stir milk mixture into the pasta.
    2 eggs, 6 ounce evaporated milk, 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • Add the cheese. Stir to incorporate.
    10 ounce cheddar cheese
  • Over low heat continue to stir for 3 minutes or until cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.

Notes

Try white cheddar or a mixture of your favorite cheeses. Or add meats and veggies to turn this side into an entrée.
Keyword kid friendly, leftover friendly

By Angelia Embler

Angi grew up in southern Arizona but now lives in central New Mexico with her husband, two sons and three dogs. She creates, she responds to Yoast support requests, and she loves to ramble on about anything. When not doing those, she can be found curled up with a good book or watching any one of her favorite TV shows, movies, or an American football game.

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