Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook elbow macaroni in a pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions until al dente.
2. In a separate large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Stir in flour until well combined to form a paste.
4. Gradually whisk in milk until there are no lumps. Simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, for about 5 minutes.
5. Add shredded cheddar cheese, salt and pepper and stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
6. Once the elbow macaroni is cooked, drain it and immediately add it to the cheese sauce.
7. Stir until the macaroni is evenly coated with the sauce.
8. Serve hot and enjoy your homemade stovetop mac and cheese!

This creamy stovetop mac and cheese recipe should serve 6 people. If you feel like experimenting, you could also try spicing it up with some diced jalapeños or adding crispy bacon bits on top for extra crunch.