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Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta
  • 3 cups shredded cheese ~10 oz 2 cups cheddar and 1 cup gruyere
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ¼ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • Pinch cayenne
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch pepper
  • Pinch nutmeg optional
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • Note: If not using gruyere also omit the nutmeg

Instructions

  • Boil pasta according to instructions until al dente (reserve 1 cup of pasta water). Strain and set aside
  • While the pasta is boiling, in a large saucepan on medium heat, melt the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the flour. Cook for 2 minutes on medium
  • After 2 minutes, add in the milk, salt, pepper, and spice and cook for 3-5 minutes until warm and slightly thickened
  • After it is slightly thickened, add in the cheese and cook until the cheese has melted
  • Add in the pasta water and cook for about 1 minute until it thickens slightly. Add in the pasta and continue to cook for a minute or two until the pasta is creamy and coated