Description
This Stovetop Mac and Cheese with White Cheddar is a delightful comfort dish, featuring creamy, rich flavors and simple preparation. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups water
- 4 cups milk
- 1 pound elbow pasta, uncooked
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and whisk in flour, cooking until light golden.
- Slowly add water and milk, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in uncooked pasta, garlic powder, ground mustard, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cook pasta for 9-10 minutes until al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in sharp white cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella until melted.
- Mix panko, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl; toast in olive oil until golden.
- Serve mac and cheese topped with toasted panko.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for better melting.
Adjust cheese types based on your preference or availability.
Can be made ahead; reheat with a splash of milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 671
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 76mg