Description
Enjoy a quick and creamy stovetop mac and cheese that’s perfect for a fast comfort food fix. This recipe from Lina Kohn at Gourmet Gusto brings a taste of Italian tradition to your table in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat. Add cheeses and stir until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, you can add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheese combinations like Monterey Jack or Colby.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: Estimated 450-550 kcal
- Sugar: Estimated 5-8g
- Sodium: Estimated 800-1000mg
- Fat: Estimated 25-35g
- Saturated Fat: Estimated 15-20g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimated 10-15g
- Trans Fat: Estimated 0-1g
- Carbohydrates: Estimated 40-50g
- Fiber: Estimated 1-2g
- Protein: Estimated 15-20g
- Cholesterol: Estimated 70-90mg