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How to Make Real Stove Top Mac & Cheese

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Step 1 of 10
In a large pot of boiling water cook the macaroni until al dente. Usually about 7-9 minutes.

In a large pot of boiling water cook the macaroni until al dente. Usually about 7-9 minutes.

Step 2 of 10
Drain in a colander

Drain in a colander

Step 3 of 10
In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat

In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat

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Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute

Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute

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Gradually whisk in the half and half and cook, whisking constantly until the mixture is hot and thick, about 4 minutes.

Gradually whisk in the half and half and cook, whisking constantly until the mixture is hot and thick, about 4 minutes.

Step 6 of 10
Remove from heat. Add white pepper, salt and cayenne pepper and stir.

Remove from heat. Add white pepper, salt and cayenne pepper and stir.

Step 7 of 10
Add the cheddar

Add the cheddar

Step 8 of 10
Stir in cheddar until melted.

Stir in cheddar until melted.

Step 9 of 10
Add the cooked macaroni and mix well to evenly coat. Add more salt to taste if needed.

Add the cooked macaroni and mix well to evenly coat. Add more salt to taste if needed.

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Serve in a bowl. Makes about 4 good servings. Good stuff, enjoy.

Serve in a bowl. Makes about 4 good servings. Good stuff, enjoy.

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1 Pounds Bag of large elbow macaroni

4 Tablespoons Butter

1 Quart Half and half (equal parts whole milk & cream)

1 Pounds Bag of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

½ Teaspoons White pepper

¼ Teaspoons Cayenne pepper

½ Teaspoons Salt

4 Tablespoons Flour

Amy Prim-prijatel

Yuummmmmmo! I'm gonna make this!(;

Amy Prim-prijatel 3 months ago

Darrin Rich

@Linda You're welcome. Enjoy!

(author) 8 months ago

Linda O.

You succeeded in making my mouth water! Thank you for this simple way to make ymy comfort food! ;)

Linda O. 8 months ago

Maice Lee

Finally... Thanks, Darrin.

Maice Lee last year

Jane From KY

Looks delicious. Simple easy step guides. Thank you Darrin

Jane From KY last year

Darrin Rich

Great Muhammad! Glad you liked it

(author) last year

Muhammad Ayub

Just made it after looking it up. Awesome.

Muhammad Ayub last year

Darrin Rich

Awesome Mert! Glad you liked it

(author) last year

Mert Paksoylu

With help of these recipe and author , I did some nice mac&Cheese past few days . Thanks a million:)

Mert Paksoylu last year

Mark Nilsson

This looks absolutely delicious. Can't wait to try it!

Mark Nilsson last year

Jonathan Jay-t

Thanks I was thinking bacon. Thanks for the advise

Jonathan Jay-t last year

Darrin Rich

Maybe crumble some smoked bacon and sprinkle a little chopped chives for color

(author) last year

Jonathan Jay-t

Im making this tomorrow for me and my girl! Love Mac and cheese one questions what can I put on top of the Mac and cheese do it doesn't look too plain? I want to make it look gourmet lol

Jonathan Jay-t last year

Darrin Rich

Yeah I can totally understand kids and pepper. We eat a lot of spicy food so for us it needed it. Glad you liked it though. Kick it up even more try experimenting with different cheeses. A combo of smoked Gouda and pepper jack with parmesan and cheddar was pretty awesome!

(author) last year

Jeff Seal

Yep. Made this last night. Was really good. I love the pepper but my kids said it was too spicy. That's when I sent them out in the yard to forage for beetles.

Jeff Seal last year

Duke Inkem

Now I know what's for dinner! Wish me luck!

Duke Inkem last year

Angela W

I made this last night for dinner. Just a few thoughts...I would use 3/4 of the half and half and a bit more salt and pepper. I would also use more cheese. It is a definite "make again" Mac and Cheese!

Angela W last year

Cynthia Salazar

Jesus! I simply loved this recipe! It looks so tasty...

Cynthia Salazar last year

Lucy Rangel

I love Mac and cheese. Thanks!

Lucy Rangel last year

Darrin Rich

Thanks!

(author) last year

Mert Paksoylu

This recipe is far better than Kraft Mac&Cheese . Thanks a million :)

Mert Paksoylu last year

Pam Twerdy

I do this exact recipe, substituting the cayenne with a couple hits of Worcestershire sauce! This stuff is the epitome of my childhood. :) Shouldn't have made this guide! Now everyone will know how to make the best macaroni ever! ;)

Pam Twerdy last year

Zachariah Crandell

I am trying this tonight! 🍜🍴

Zachariah Crandell last year

Tulsi 17

I've never thought of making my own...sad but true...when you want comfort food...you just WANT it! Thanks for the idea!!!

Tulsi 17 last year

Darrin Rich

@Daniel Tried the baking with bread crumb method. I love that way also. Started doing it this way when my daughter was young because all she liked was the kind out of the box. She's been hooked on this ever since :)

(author) last year

Tabasom Samedani

Now i feel hungry

Tabasom Samedani last year

Daniel Raffel

Looks great. Have you ever tried baking the mac & cheese afterwards in the oven with breadcrumbs on top? Soooooooooo good.

Daniel Raffel last year

Darrin Rich

Rich and creamy. Awesome comfort food :)

(author) last year

Alex Ferdean

Thank you!

Alex Ferdean last year

Darrin Rich

The directions on the packaging for the macaroni will give you instructions on the amount of water to use. But 2 quarts should be fine.

(author) last year

Alex Ferdean

Sorry for asking this, but how much water?

Alex Ferdean last year

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Darrin Rich

The same pot is fine. Or you could use another if you want. No water. The pot should be empty when starting this

(author) last year

Alex Ferdean

In the same pot, with the water left? Or with no water?

Alex Ferdean last year

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Kaitlin Heather

Thanks Darrin

Kaitlin Heather last year

Darrin Rich

Sure can, it would give the same result. I even found just using whole milk still came out good

(author) last year

Kaitlin Heather

Could you make half and half yourself?

Kaitlin Heather last year

Darrin Rich

anytime

(author) last year

Sabrina Noor

Thanks :)

Sabrina Noor last year

Darrin Rich

Half and half is a combination of equal parts whole milk and cream. You can find it in the dairy section of your grocery store.

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Sabrina Noor

What is half and half?

Sabrina Noor last year

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