How to Make Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese

This Mac and Cheese is easy to make on the stovetop and it’s ready in just 15 minutes. Skip the box and make the good stuff!
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✅Ingredients
• 1 pound elbow noodles
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoon ground mustard
• 1½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 3 cups milk whole, 2%, or 1%
• 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
✅Instructions
00:00:15 - Start water boiling for elbow macaroni
00:00:21 - Shred 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese with a cheese grater
00:00:48 - How to make roux for mac and cheese sauce
00:01:55 - Add milk to roux and bring to a simmer
00:02:12 - Turn heat off and add cheese, stirring to melt
00:02:23 - Drain pasta and pour into cheese sauce
00:03:02 - Quick recap Easy Mac and Cheese recipe
1️⃣ Fill a large saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Stir in the macaroni; cook until al dente. Drain well.
2️⃣ Meanwhile in another large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and mustard powder and cook 1-2 minutes.
3️⃣ Pour in milk and whisk until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. Turn off the heat and whisk in cheese until melted.
4️⃣ Pour cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and stir well to combine. Serve hot.
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i followed this recipe and me and my siblings loved it. Permenant recipe now.😉😉😉

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Glad you liked it!

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I mean if you like it

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I don't even know where to buy cheddar in my country, never seen it 😂

[@Thestayathomechef]

Haha ya that may make it hard to make this recipe (: But i do have hundreds of other recipes that do not require cheddar that you can try (:

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Where are you from? U can ask at a supermarket!😊

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I live in australia and its the same here. if you use other cheese it just isn’t that good.

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what country do you live in.

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Tasty cheese is cheddar

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Very simple and I loved if. (First time making it was a little salty. But when I made it the second time I used less salt and it was amazing)

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Same problem

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Thank you for not being too wordy!! So many are. Your explanations are simple and to the point.

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I made this and it turned out so good my parents loved it. Thank u so much

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Thank you for adding the ingredients and amounts in the description it really helped and my meal came out really good

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I've been watching mac and cheese recipes for about 2 hours now and this is the first video I've seen that's not cringy or annoying. Just enjoyable to watch.

[@olyushok]

This is by far the best mac’n’cheese recipe out there! Before I even tried it, my toddler got obsessed with watching this video, begging me to play it over and over again. And when I finally got to cook it - oh my! This dish turned out so smooth; flavorful and deliciously moist! And it’s so EASY!! Our entire family can’t get enough of this recipe. Thank you so much!

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I love the fact that your toddler wanted you to make this recipe. That child knows what he wants. How adorable!!!

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can you bake it afterward?

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@@edwardlindenmuth5655 yes can confirm I did this myself. It turns out great

[@jannette0307]

Love it! 1st time i added a bit of cream cheese. I just made it again with whole wheat flour and Mexican mix cheese n chicken (i was lazy lol). This recipe is awesome!

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I made this for my daughter for her 4th birthday for dinner, and we all loved it! I've also looked at your other recipes and they look absolutely amazing. You gained a follower!

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I really love the way you leave the instructions and the ingredients it make it simple to go back and look at it

[@bobbysmurda7875]

I will try to use regural cheese

[@iluvjoyful]

I made this. It is very easy and my family loved it!!! Thank you!😊

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are welcome!

[@alexandraz4501]

I made this today and it was so delicious! I’ll definitely make it again, thank you so much for the recipe!

[@MilkByCow]

I like how this recipe is so minimalist that it allows people to experiment with their own additional ingredients. I’m personally wondering how green onion stalks and broccoli would contribute

[@Nonifull]

It's good. Just precook the green onions and broccoli until very tender. I would leave out the onion powder though. It's really good to make this and add some shredded chicken. I cheat and make it with roasted chicken from the grocery store. The garlic and herb seasoned one is really good and the plain roasted. I haven't tried the lemon pepper. That's how I do my chicken spaghetti too. Saute the green onions and some celery however much you like. Just add 2 cans cream of mushroom soup and a can of original Rotel.

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Her recipes are very easy and simple to follow and she doesn't waste useless time talking too much.

[@haidertahir1592]

Yo my family freaking gobbled this down. My siblings ate the most, they enjoyed it alot. Definatly will make it again! Thanks !

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I love making my own homemade mac & cheese as a home student with special needs.I'm a mentally challenged middle aged single man without kids.I think homemade meals are the best and healthiest and cheapest meals to make and eat.

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I hate having an LD

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[@noahcristian503]

DO NOT pour in all 3 cups at once. Go 1 cup at a time to get a perfect base

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Should have read the comments first 😂😂

[@vanessawilliams8351]

As always simple and easy to make, thanks for sharing I'm going to try

[@rinamorte]

I just followed this recipe and it turned out soooo good! Thank you so much

[@mshockey73]

Thanks for a mac and cheese recipe that looks easy to make. Can't wait to give it a try. Merry Christmas!!

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Omg!!! I tryed this recipe and it is so good! Me and my sister love it. Definitely would make again.

[@Thestayathomechef]

Glad you liked it!!

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I was really craving this and i found this recipe, turned out great, i made it with tasty and parmesan cheese, thank you 😋😊

[@Thestayathomechef]

Happy you liked it (:

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Yeah I always add on mine parmesan cheese it will taste much better in my opinion 😋

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I have made this a bunch of time and every time my kids love it ❤️…… now I get to make it for a large group at school I can’t wait 🤞

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just made this for our dinner, so easy & quick but still yummy ! thanks for sharing the recipe 🙏😋👍🏼

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Best mac n cheese I've ever had!! Loved it!!

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I'm currently making this , I'll come back and edit when its done and say how it went Edit: it needed more cheese so i added that on top once it was already made , and it made it melted which i loved! Overall I would give it a 9.5 :))))

[@Thestayathomechef]

Perfect (:

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Thank you Soo much for this easy Mac n Cheese recipe. Will surely try😊

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best recipe, i made this 2 years ago and it was perfect!! and im making it again today!!😋😋

[@MsNALA111]

Yummy, love me some mac & cheese. 😋👍🏼💕

[@missleelee7232]

The key is makin that roux!😉! Or some say cheese sauce🤷‍♀️ Looks really good!!

[@meerabkhan5570]

Yummy I tried it in 2021 best Mac n cheese I ever had must try ❤ my whole family loved it.❤

[@angelafariscal8020]

I made this supper easy I have shredded cheese on hand and I don’t want to stay at fridge longer. Next I will be using sharp cheddar cheese .Thanks ❤️

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Me wants macaroni and cheeses

[@rgurtler]

Great video! I just made the mac and cheese and it's awesome! Thanks!

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I made this with mozzarella and cream cheese since I was out of cheddar, and mixed in basil. Topped with sun dried tomato and some balsamic glaze. Pretty good.

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The most well explained Mac n cheese recipe thank you

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Trying this out in foods class. So excited! Thank you for the quick easy recipe!

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Easy Peasley thank you very much. It worked perfect. It was amazing recipe and we love it. It’s now one of our go to all the time. Thank you.

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This is definitely the best Mac and cheese recipe I have ever used I have been trying out new recipes and I just can’t get the perfect one and this is the best!!

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So glad!

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THIS IS THE BEST MACARONI EVER I CANT WAIT TO TELL MY DAD

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Bro this is probably the best Mac and Cheese I have ever tasted and made

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Only thing I need to get is flour and cheese. Can’t wait to make this!

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I'm so glad!

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This would kids love to eat . Thank you

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Thanku for this video . This is a time saver. Can't wait. Going to make it here in a minute!!!!

[@katiepayton2860]

Really good recipe; Mac and cheese tasted really yummy. I’d add more cheese next time, or at least use sharp cheddar as instructed/suggested (I used medium cheddar).

[@tazachary89]

I love me some mac n cheese. Never ever buy store box. Will definitely try this one. I like to bake mine also with the crispy edges. Yummmm!!!@

[@muna3302]

teri zachary I absolutely love this recipe but I cannot go without boxed Mac n Cheese. 😂😂 I’m was only going to make this for a potluck but since it was so delicious, I’m going to make it here and there

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This looks delicious!

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Thank you sweetheart, just what I was looking for!

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Hi Rachel, This looks so good and creamy. I like the creamy type of mac and cheese. Thank you for a great recipe.... Hugs. Claudia

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My favorite part of these videos isn't just the recipe itself, but I love that you always smile each video. That shows me that you are very enthusiastic about sharing content with others

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Loved your receipe!! Thank you! Thank you!!🙂

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Sup. Made mac and cheese for the first time using your recipe and daaaaaaaaamn. Thanks!

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Just made this today. It was also my first time ever making stove top mac and myyyyyyy goodness i am happy with it. SO damn good. Thank you for this!!!

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I followed this recipe and it tasted great 😄

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Thank you again for sharing.. 😉

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You can do it!

[@irismargot92]

Looks delicious! Seems like a nice alternative to baked Mac and cheese if you’re in a rush.

[@karenmachopkins]

Lovely quantity mix on the sauce and cheese. I used mature English cheddar and some manchego which came up to around 7.5 oz and boobed by adding 3/4 tsp white pepper, FAB mistake, tastes amazing! Thank you

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Just tried it and it came out amazing 😋 thank you for the recipe.

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Glad you liked it

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You saved my day. Thank you.x

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Glad I could help!

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My parents hate Mac and cheese! But this is the first Mac and cheese they have found to love! I added some Italian seasonings to it which boosted the flavor so much, thanks for the great recipe!

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are welcome (:

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just nade this it turned out amazing ! THANK YOUUUU

[@richarddetrick4887]

This turned out very good! I melted butter in a skillet and lightly browned some panko breadcrumbs, which I put on top of the mac and cheese and then put in a 350 oven for 10 min or so. It was a hit and I'll definitely make this again!

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That sounds awesome.

[@sdnn_n]

I tried it! Me alone and my family made their own idea of Mac and cheese and they didn’t eat there’s they ate mine HAHA 😆

[@kaseylarkin9868]

I tried this without the powdered ingredients because we couldn’t find any so I did it but it didn’t turn out too great. Well I mean I’m only 13 and this was the first ever Mac n cheese that I have made and my family said that if it had some more flavour then it would be great. So thanks so much for the great recipe but next time I’ll try to add more cheese!😝💜🌹

[@Thestayathomechef]

Congrats on learning how to cook (: Next time it will be great!

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You should try the recipe as it is written. You will get better results.

[@aminahgallie4220]

Came across your video and I thought I’d try it today, my toddler is an extremely fussy eater he will not touch any sort of pasta and to my surprise he ate the Mac and cheese! He even came for seconds , tasted delicious

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Just made this and it tastes so good. Very flavorful

[@madelineb9765]

I don’t have flower or white pepper but apart from that I I’m ready to eat some MAC and cheese

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I think I’m the only person who saw a TikTok about Draco loving Mac and cheese so I want to learn how to do😂

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Ferret boy

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Amazing, I only had regular cheddar not the sharp kind but it still came out delicious. Way better than store bought.

[@Thestayathomechef]

Glad you liked it!

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Thanks for the recipe, very much recommended!!! Xx

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are so welcome!

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Thanks so much mmm I'm 14 and cooked it and everyone was impressed

[@Thestayathomechef]

Way to go!

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That's good

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Making this in just a bit! I have a son who's a Kraft Mac & Cheese addict. Let's see if I can change his ways. :-D

[@Thestayathomechef]

Let me know how he likes it!

[@MusicIsARainbow]

@@Thestayathomechef He loved it, but I think Kraft will always be his soulmate. 🤣 He asks for cases of it for his birthday. Hahahahaha!

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Hello this Mac and cheeses is the best recipe ever I tried it and it tasted delicious

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Just made this for my boys and we all loved it! It’s easy and quick! Great recipe!

[@Thestayathomechef]

Hey I made it tonight too!

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I didn’t add any spices but it’s still great

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I'm about to make my gf real happy with this,...well if I had one lol

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im sorry, you will have one day

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😁

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Lol hope you find one soon enough

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F

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this can make a grown up man cry ಥ_ಥ

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Thanks for this video I actually made this and it’s sooooo good.

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It tastes amazing thank you

[@cjzanders5430]

I don’t know if l let the rue thicken with high enough heat when I stirred it. I don’t know if that affected the consistency or taste. The thickness of the cheese sauce seemed about the same as yours. This recipe tasted like Mac and cheese from the Wholefoods buffet or something. It tastes good.

[@MELodramatic17]

How would you modify this recipe to be one serving? I tried halving the ingredients but I ended up with no flavor. :(

[@noahsnetwork]

do the same thing, half the ingredients but keep the same amount of cheese and add some salt

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Are you from France?

[@rudolphfrancis]

Bravo, Chef!😊!

[@glorumies]

It really came out super delicious. Thank you.

[@Phantom_8222]

I like to add some shredded cucumber and carrot along with some bacon ;)

[@aal-e-ahmadhussain3123]

Awesome recipe. I swapped a few things for the sake of nutrition and convenience: used whole grain pasta, Red Leicester cheese, unsalted butter and Dijon mustard in place of the powder. Next time I would prepare the measures of onion powder, white pepper, salt, flour and mustard because the roux started turning quicker than expected and I was a little late with the whisk. Nevertheless, perfect comfort food for the colder season. Please post metric measurements 🐮

[@danehynes4395]

Made this today it was so easy and everyone loved it Thx from down under

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are welcome (: Glad you found this recipe

[@michelleanguiano4970]

This looks so yummy

[@Spicelot]

Can you use the metric system? use grams please

[@normaruiz8870]

It looks easy. I hope it taste good leaving out the mustard powder (makes my stomach hurts).

[@Thestayathomechef]

Let me know how it is with out it. Because while this is amazing mac and cheese probably not worth horrible stomach pain.

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Thank you hunny this is so miami ✨⭐️

[@Kingmomo950]

Just made this it tastes so good thanks