easy stovetop mac and cheese

Name: Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) large elbow macaroni; 2 cup(s) half-and-half; 3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 dash(es) ground red pepper; 3 ounce(s) processed cheese, shredded (such as velveeta), about 3/4 cup; 2 1/2 ounce(s) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, about 2/3 cup; 1/2 cup(s) gruyere cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; - cooking spray; 1/4 cup(s) fresh breadcrumbs

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on Feb 14, 2016

I usually skip the breadcrumbs and broiling, and just serve it straight from the mixing pot!!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 ounces large elbow macaroni
2 cups half-and-half
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash ground red pepper
3 ounces processed cheese, shredded (such as velveeta), about 3/4 cup
2 1/2 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, about 2/3 cup
1/2 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- cooking spray
1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs

How To Make easy stovetop mac and cheese

Step 1

Preheat broiler to high.

Step 2

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain.
Step 3

While the pasta cooks, combine milk, flour, and peppers in a large saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Brink to a boil; cook for 4 minutes or until thick. Remove from the heat.
Step 4

Add the cheeses and salt to the milk mixture. Stir until smooth. Add the pasta, and stir to coat.
Step 5

Spoon the mixture into a glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top; broil for 2 minutes or until browned.
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