Recipe Details

Stovetop American-style mac and cheese

Side Dishes
Ingredients

  1. 300g dried macaroni pasta
  2. 40g butter
  3. 2 tbsp plain flour
  4. 1 cup milk
  5. 1 cup thickened cream
  6. 1 cup grated vintage cheddar
  7. 1/2 cup grated gruyère
  8. 50g cream cheese, chopped
  9. 2 tsp American mustard

Description

  • Step 1

    Cook pasta following packet directions. Drain. Return to pan.

  • Step 2

    Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until bubbling. Gradually add milk and cream, stirring until smooth and combined. Cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes until mixture boils and thickens. Add cheeses and mustard. Stir until melted and mixture is smooth.

  • Step 3

    Add cheese mixture to pasta. Stir to combine. Stand for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.