- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
This is our quick and easy homemade macaroni and cheese recipe. It’s extra saucy and very creamy. It’s made on the stovetop and does not require any baking. That’s not to say that you could not bake it. We’ve shared how in the recipe below. Cream cheese is optional but adds tanginess and even more creaminess to the sauce.
Ingredient:
- 1 pound (450g) dried pasta like elbow macaroni, shells or penne
- 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 5 cups (1180ml) milk, warmed, whole or 2% reduced fat preferred
- 1 pound (450g) white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
