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Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Elbow macaroni is coated in a cheddar and Parmesan sauce flavored with mustard, onion, pepper, and hot sauce.

$1.57per serving $
15 minstart to table
4servings

AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort

Ingredients

  • 12 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 2 dashes hot sauce
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni for 8 minutes.
  2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Whisk in the milk and chicken broth, then add mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, and hot sauce.
  4. Simmer the sauce for 3 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
  5. Drain the macaroni, stir it into the sauce with both cheeses, and cook for 2 minutes until melted.

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