This quick and creamy mac and cheese is as delicious as it is simple. 100% kid-friendly and perfect as either a side dish or an entree!
Creamy Mac and Cheese is all that a kid can desire. I don’t mind the pre-boxed mac and cheese once in a while, but the flavors are really not that great. A few months into our marriage, I started craving the homemade version of mac and cheese and my coworker shared her mom’s recipe. It turned out to be just the way I imagined and it became our home staple. I don’t make it often, but when I do, we always enjoy it.
This recipe is pretty simple. If you have all the ingredients at home, you will see that it’s just as easy as the pre-boxed version.
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Recipe
This quick mac and cheese is as delicious as it is simple – just wait until you witness the creaminess! Perfect as either a side dish or an entree.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta shells
- 8 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3 cups milk
- 3 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Melt the butter in a deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add in the flour, whisking it constantly until it starts to bubble lightly and smell a bit nutty (about 2-3 minutes).
- Slowly whisk in the milk and let the mixture cook for about 5 minutes until the texture turns custard-like. Whisk in the dijon mustard.
- Stir in the cheese until it's all dissolved and creamy.
- Add in the cooked pasta shells and stir until well-combined. Dig in and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Quick Mac and Cheese Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 592 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 19g95%
Cholesterol 88mg29%
Sodium 515mg21%
Potassium 303mg9%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 975IU20%
Calcium 498mg50%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
I would love to make this recipe with meat. Would ground beef work with this recipe?
Hey Nel, I think so. It sounds delicious.
Made this, it was very good and easy.
Thank you Viktoriya for letting me know. I love hearing feedback 🙂
Made it! Excellent. Really love the Dijon Mustard in this recipe!
Thanks!
Perfect, thank you dear! So happy you loved it.
I think you missed the roux part in the instructions..
Thanks 🙂 I got it now