Homemade Mac and Cheese for Two – Quick, Cheesy Bliss
A small batch of stove top mac and cheese for two.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
- 3/4 cup Muenster cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. When boiling, add a big pinch of salt, and then add the macaroni noodles. Cook according to package directions. Drain, and set aside.
2. In the same pot (or a small skillet), melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Whisk in the flour until dissolved, and a paste forms.
4. Slowly whisk in all of the milk and salt.
5. Bring the mixture to a very gentle simmer, and then lower the heat. Add a small handful of cheese at a time, whisking between each addition until the cheese melts.
6. Add the cooked pasta, and stir to coat in the cheese sauce. Taste, and add more salt if needed and black pepper to taste.
Notes
Cheese: You can use any type of cheese you prefer. A blend of Muenster and cheddar is just my personal favorite!
Leftovers: You shouldn’t have leftovers because this is a small batch mac and cheese recipe for two, but if you do, store them in the fridge. Reheat over low heat with an extra splash of milk until creamy again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 779
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 828mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 87g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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