{"id":246299,"date":"2025-05-18T22:59:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T22:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-baking-a-moment\/"},"modified":"2025-05-18T22:59:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T22:59:37","slug":"stovetop-mac-and-cheese-baking-a-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=246299","title":{"rendered":"Stovetop Mac and Cheese &#8211; Baking A Moment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"tasty-links-general-disclaimer\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 12px;color: #a6d7a9\">As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Our delicious Stovetop Mac and Cheese is rich, creamy, and ready in under 30 minutes. It\u2019s made with a blend of sharp cheddar, gruyere, and mozzarella for maximum melt and flavor. The sauce is built from a classic roux and whole milk, giving it a velvety texture that clings perfectly to every bite of pasta. No baking, no fuss, just a satisfying bowl of cheese-loaded comfort.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-104234\"\/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104228\" data-pin-title=\"Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0015-720x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Two bowls of macaroni and cheese\" class=\"wp-image-104228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0015-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0015-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0015-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0015-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0015.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"#wprm-recipe-container-104237\" data-recipe=\"104237\" style=\"color: #333333;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump wprm-recipe-link wprm-jump-to-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\">Jump to Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Everyone loves mac and cheese, but a big pot of homemade mac and cheese is a special treat. This recipe is perfect as a standalone meal or a side. It reheats well, making it a good choice for leftovers or meal prep. You can easily adjust the recipe by swapping cheeses or adding extras like bacon, jalape\u00f1os, or saut\u00e9ed veggies.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heres-why-youll-love-this\">Here\u2019s Why You\u2019ll Love This<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The extra-creamy sauce coats every noodle without drying out.<\/li>\n<li>Using a trio of cheeses creates lots of depth and flavor!<\/li>\n<li>Ready in about 30 minutes using common ingredients, making this one of my favorite fast and easy dinners.<\/li>\n<li>Easily adjusted with add-ins or different cheeses.<\/li>\n<li>Stays creamy and reheats well making it perfect to use for lunches all week!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients-youll-need\">Ingredients You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n<p>The recipe card at the bottom of the post contains the full list with all of the amounts. Refer to that when you\u2019re cooking.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104233\" data-pin-title=\"Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" alt=\"Mac and cheese ingredients\" class=\"wp-image-104233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mac-and-Cheese-Ingredients-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mac-and-Cheese-Ingredients-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mac-and-Cheese-Ingredients-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mac-and-Cheese-Ingredients.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mac-and-Cheese-Ingredients-720x480.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104233\" data-pin-title=\"Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mac-and-Cheese-Ingredients-720x480.jpg\" alt=\"Mac and cheese ingredients\" class=\"wp-image-104233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mac-and-Cheese-Ingredients-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mac-and-Cheese-Ingredients-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mac-and-Cheese-Ingredients-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mac-and-Cheese-Ingredients.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Elbow Macaroni:<\/strong> A classic choice for mac and cheese, holds sauce well with every bite.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unsalted Butter:<\/strong> Forms the base of the roux, which thickens the sauce and adds flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"tasty-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-links-append-disclosure=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xMHqFv\">All-Purpose Flour<\/a>:<\/strong> Combines with butter to create the roux, giving the sauce its structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whole Milk:<\/strong> The liquid base that turns the roux into a smooth, creamy sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"tasty-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-links-append-disclosure=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zWOjVC\">Garlic Powder<\/a>:<\/strong> Adds subtle savory depth without overpowering.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"tasty-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-links-append-disclosure=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4crSXJz\">Kosher Salt<\/a>:<\/strong> Enhances flavor; taste and adjust as needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"tasty-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-links-append-disclosure=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZjQQDY\">Ground Black Pepper<\/a>:<\/strong> Adds just enough spice to balance the richness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sharp Cheddar Cheese:<\/strong> Brings bold, tangy flavor that defines classic mac and cheese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gruyere Cheese:<\/strong> A Swiss cheese with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor that melts smoothly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mozzarella Cheese:<\/strong> Provides stretch and mild creaminess, helping to blend the cheese mix.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group steps-process\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-photos-how-to-make-stovetop-mac-and-cheese\">In Photos: How to Make Stovetop Mac and Cheese<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1\">Step 1<\/h3>\n<p>Bring salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the macaroni until al dente, then drain through a colander, rinsing briefly to keep the pasta from sticking.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104232\" data-pin-title=\"Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" alt=\"Colander filled with elbow macaroni\" class=\"wp-image-104232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0003-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0003-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0003-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0003-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0003.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0003-720x1080.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104232\" data-pin-title=\"Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0003-720x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Colander filled with elbow macaroni\" class=\"wp-image-104232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0003-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0003-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0003-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0003-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0003.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2\">Step 2<\/h3>\n<p>Melt the butter in the saucepan over low heat, then <a class=\"tasty-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-links-append-disclosure=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XSEkKO\">whisk<\/a> in the flour. Keep whisking until a yellow paste forms, 1-2 minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104224\" data-pin-title=\"Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" alt=\"Whisking butter and flour together to form a paste\" class=\"wp-image-104224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0005-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0005-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0005-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0005-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0005.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0005-720x1080.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104224\" data-pin-title=\"Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0005-720x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Whisking butter and flour together to form a paste\" class=\"wp-image-104224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0005-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0005-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0005-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0005-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0005.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3\">Step 3<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"tasty-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-links-append-disclosure=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XSEkKO\">Whisk<\/a> in the milk, <a class=\"tasty-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-links-append-disclosure=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zWOjVC\">garlic powder<\/a>, salt and pepper, turning the heat up to high. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, 7-10 minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104225\" data-pin-title=\"Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" alt=\"Milk in a saucepan\" class=\"wp-image-104225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0006-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0006-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0006-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0006-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0006.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0006-720x1080.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104225\" data-pin-title=\"Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0006-720x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Milk in a saucepan\" class=\"wp-image-104225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0006-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0006-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0006-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0006-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0006.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4\">Step 4<\/h3>\n<p>Once thick, remove the pan from the heat and slowly whisk in the cheeses, one handful at a time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104226\" data-pin-title=\"Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" alt=\"Whisking cheese sauce in a saucepan\" class=\"wp-image-104226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0007-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0007-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0007-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0007-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0007.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0007-720x1080.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104226\" data-pin-title=\"Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0007-720x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Whisking cheese sauce in a saucepan\" class=\"wp-image-104226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0007-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0007-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0007-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0007-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0007.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5\">Step 5<\/h3>\n<p>Once the sauce is smooth, stir in the macaroni.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104227\" data-pin-title=\"Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" alt=\"Macaroni and cheese in a saucepan\" class=\"wp-image-104227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0011-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0011-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0011-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0011-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0011.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0011-720x1080.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104227\" data-pin-title=\"Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0011-720x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Macaroni and cheese in a saucepan\" class=\"wp-image-104227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0011-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0011-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0011-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0011-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0011.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"helpful-tips-amp-tricks\">Helpful Tips &amp; Tricks<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Let the whisk hit the bottom of the pan<\/b>: While the milk, flour and butter are thickening, make sure the whisk hits the bottom of the pan periodically (this is easier to do with a silicone whisk). This will ensure that the sauce isn\u2019t burning to the bottom of the pan.<\/li>\n<li><b>Experiment with cheeses<\/b>: For an even creamier version, try replacing the mozzarella with American cheese from the deli counter (not the version sold in slices).<\/li>\n<li><b>Remove from the heat before adding the cheese<\/b>: Make sure the saucepan is off the heat before you whisk in the cheeses. Too much heat can cause cheese to break and curdle instead of melting smoothly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104230\" data-pin-title=\"Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" alt=\"Stovetop mac and cheese in two bowls\" class=\"wp-image-104230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0021-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0021-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0021-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0021.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0021-720x480.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104230\" data-pin-title=\"Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0021-720x480.jpg\" alt=\"Stovetop mac and cheese in two bowls\" class=\"wp-image-104230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0021-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0021-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0021-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0021.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-pasta-recipes\">More Pasta Recipes<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;color: #a6d7a9\">As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-104237\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"104237\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-custom\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-head\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"attachment-200x200 size-200x200\" alt=\"Two bowls of Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0024-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0024-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0024-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0024-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104231\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0024-240x240.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0024-240x240.jpg\" class=\"attachment-200x200 size-200x200\" alt=\"Two bowls of Stovetop Mac and Cheese\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0024-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0024-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0024-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stovetop-Mac-and-Cheese_0024-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/?tp_image_id=104231\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-normal\">Stovetop Mac and Cheese<\/h2>\n<p>Stovetop mac and cheese is a perfect cozy meal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-body\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-104237-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"104237\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-advanced-list-7289 wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-104237-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the macaroni until al dente. Drain through a colander, then rinse to keep the pasta from sticking.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-104237-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Rinse and dry the saucepan, then place back on the stovetop over low heat and add the butter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-104237-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Once the butter has melted, add the flour and begin whisking to form a paste. Continue whisking constantly over low heat until the paste turns slightly yellow and smells fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk, then turn the heat up to high. Whisk in the garlic powder, salt and pepper.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-104237-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, 7-10 minutes. You\u2019re looking for the consistency of cream <a class=\"tasty-link\" data-tasty-links-no-disclosure=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/tag\/soup\/\">soup<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-104237-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Once thick, remove the pan from the heat and slowly whisk in the cheeses, one handful at a time. Once the sauce is smooth, stir in the macaroni.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-104237-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Divide into individual portions and serve. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">For an even creamier <a class=\"tasty-link\" data-tasty-links-no-disclosure=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/bakingamoment.com\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe\/\">macaroni and cheese<\/a>, try substituting the mozzarella with freshly grated American cheese from the deli counter (not the kind sold in individual slices).<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">811<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">53<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">42<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">48<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">27<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">0.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">148<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">1129<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">410<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">1468<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">0.003<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">1110<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #737675\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #737675\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #737675\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #737675\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>                    <!--begin code --><\/p>\n<div 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