Homemade Stovetop Mac&Cheese

20 min cook time

8 servings

Ingredients:

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp water

1 lb pasta of choice (I use elbow macaroni)

3 cups water

4 cups milk

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp ground mustard

5 cups (freshly grated) sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup (freshly grated) Parmesan cheese

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1. In a large stock pot, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Add flour and stir to combine.

3. Stir in one cup of water and whisk until mixture is smooth and starts to thicken.

4. Slowly pour in remaining water and milk and stir to combine.

5. Stir in uncooked pasta, garlic powder, salt, and ground mustard. Let mixture reach a simmer.

6. Turn heat to low and continue to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid noodles sticking to pan.

7. While pasta is cooking, this would be a good time to grate your cheeses unless you are using pre-shredded cheese.

8. Once noodles are al dent, turn off heat and mix in cheeses until fully melted.

9. Add extra salt and pepper as needed and top with breadcrumbs (optional).

Enjoy!