Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese (Easy, Homemade Macaroni and Cheese)

If you're a macaroni and cheese lover, then you'll LOVE my Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese!

This easy, homemade mac and cheese is made with simple ingredients, and only takes 20 minutes to make on the stove. It's so delicious you'll never want to eat another boxed macaroni and cheese again!

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Easy Homemade Stovetop Mac and Cheese Ingredients:

▪️ 2 cups elbow macaroni (or similar type pasta)
▪️ 3 tbsp unsalted butter
▪️ 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
▪️ 2 cups whole or 2% milk (warmed in the microwave for 1 min)
▪️ 1 tsp salt
▪️ 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
▪️ 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
▪️ 1/2 tsp ground mustard (*add 1/2 tsp more if you want more of a kick)
▪️ 1/2 tsp black pepper
▪️ 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
▪️ 1/2 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
▪️ 1/2 cup freshly shredded pepper jack cheese

*I love the combo of cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack in my mac and cheese, but you can use whatever cheese is your favorite. Check out my blog post for more cheese recommendations!

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[BA-jizh]

She doesn't say it in the video but PLEASE be sure to turn off the heat before adding the cheese, or else the sauce could split.

[wickedvariant]

My husband is American and we're currently living in Germany. He's been missing a good bowl of Mac'n'Cheese. Since we can't buy this in the stores here unless it's imported, I was looking for a creamy recipe. I came across yours, made it and it was a huge success! THANK YOU for this awesome recipe. From watching your video to this comment we've been making it several times now and it's the bomb. Highly recommended! ❤

[a.marie]

I made this last night and it was a hit !!! I was never able to get Mac and cheese right and using your tips I finally got it down . Thank you !!

[SirWinklebum]

So pre-warming the milk is the key. I kept throwing it in cold and it would take forever to thicken, and then cause the sauce to become gritty.

[jaxcallicoat]

I added Peprika and breadcrumbs, then baked with additional cheese on top. I used just Colby jack cheese, turned out great! Thank you!

[Trey_]

I made this for my girlfriend. She went to bed with a full belly and a happy heart.

[Skinnychelle]

A pinch of nutmeg in the cheese sauce really makes the cheese flavor

[harIeyquinn]

tried it yesterday and it was absolutely delicious. thank you so much for the recipe!

[tanyaaustin]

Just made this and OH MY....SO DELICIOUS. I've never been able to make Mac and cheese from scratch for some reason but I thought this looked tasty enough to try again so I did. Best decision of the day. You MUST try

[nalinigupta]

My grandkids loved the recipe. Thank you

[mr.speyside]

People disagree with this method but I think it’s the best version of Mac-n-cheese.

[Skullfnaf]

Thanks this is the best mac and cheese I ever had

[debeckersley]

I didn't use the mustard powder ( didn't have any), used only Medium Cheddar, and it turned out wonderful. Easier and faster than box mix. I wrote the recipe down, 'cause it's the only one I'm using from now on!

[candythrower]

The best mac and cheese ever found on YouTube! And girl the seasonings you added is on point! I'm taking this to my cookout

[yazmindelatorre]

I made it today for the very first time and it’s delicious! Thank you.

[rannarecipeourlifestyle]

Very nicely prepared…looks so delicious😋❤👌

[Ermington]

Thank for adding specifics in the Description

[onikaconstantine]

So delicious, I love mac and cheese when I was a child.. ☺💖💗🍝🧀🤤❤

[flammywam]

Made this with the extra mustard and added some beef to make DIY hamburger helper, and boy, this is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. 10/10.

[TNTspaz]

Ground mustard was a good idea. I add it to so many other things. Never thought of adding it to mac and cheese though but it makes sense. It's technically a noddle dish like anything else