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By Rosie
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Easy Creamy Cheesy Mac and Cheese!
Hey friends! Remember about a year ago, when I said that I was done uploading macaroni and cheese recipes? Well- I LIED! I was looking over my recipes, and I couldn’t believe that I have yet to share my Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese recipe! Like seriously, how did I miss this one?! Anyways, if you are a macaroni and cheese lover, you are going to love this recipe. It’s super creamy, cheesy, and it takes very little time to make- which is PERFECT for those busy weeknights! Let me tell you how I make it!
This mac and cheese recipe is simple. You don’t have to worrying about using a ton of ingredients, being in the kitchen too long, are using a ton of pots & pans. Everything is kept to a minimum, and the finished result is nothing short of amazing! By the way- this recipe is freezable. So feel free to make some for now, and later!
Creamy Stovetop Macaroni & Cheese
Mac & cheese is the ultimate comfort food! This recipe is creamy, extra-cheesy, and super easy to make. This might be your new favorite mac & cheese recipe!
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Macaroni & Cheese
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups large elbow macaroni pasta
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 8 oz Velvetta Cheese cubed
- 1 1/2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- Salt & Pepper if needed
Instructions
Pour the cups of water and half & half into a large sauce pan, and bring it to a boil.
Add in the butterand pasta.
Reduce the heat to medium and cook until pasta starts to get tender.
Add in the Velveeta cheese and stir it in until all of the cheese melts.
Continue to cook until the cheese sauce thickens and the pasta is cooked.
Sprinkle in the cheddar cheese and fold it in.
Reduce the heat to low.
Taste, andadd salt & pepper if needed.
Serve, or freeze for a later date.
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I’m a Soul Food blogger living in the Pacific Northwest, bringing Southern cooking to gorgeous Seattle, Washington. I was born and raised in the PNW, but my family roots go all the way to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where my grandparents were born and raised. I live every day to bring the traditional values, recipes, and love of food to life for my family—whether they’re online or in real life. So, welcome to the party, family!
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LaTavia saysLooks yummy and soooo creamy 😛 cant wait to try this…. my family loves mac and cheese any style. Thanks Rosie xoxoxo
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- Rosie says
Thanks for stopping by!
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- Roxy says
How many serving is this recipe for? Sorry for my bad English
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- Rosie says
Hi Roxy, at least 6.
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- Natalie Kenny says
Thank you so much for this simple recipe. My children loved it!
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- Rosie says
Awesome! I’m glad that you all liked the recipe. My son LOVES it too! XOXO
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- Alex says
Just made it, it’s so good. I added onions and onion powder to mine , it’s so cheesy and good. Thanks for sharing !
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- Rosie says
Thanks for giving my recipe a try Alex!
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- Jennifer says
i have made these mac and cheese four time since you’ve postedd it. im a new cook with a family of four and my family loves it!! thanks
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- Rosie says
I’m so glad that you all like my recipe!! Thanks for giving it a try Jennifer!
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- Sonya says
Thanks for sharing……making this recipe again tonight. My grandkids loves it…fast, easy & delicious!!
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- Jessica says
Ohhhh my, that mac-n-cheese was AMAZING. My family loved it, thanks for sharing!
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- Lynn says
Hi, just happened onto your blog filled with great recipes! Love this easy Mac & cheese, but was wondering about reheating after freezing. What do you suggest for best results?
Thanks in advance.Reply
- Rosie says
Hi Lynn. The heating and etc is written above 😀
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- Ginny says
Thanks so much for this recipe. I love that’s there’s no bechamel sauce to fuss with and that means no extra carb. Most of all, its not only stove top Mac and cheese, it’s a one pot recipe!
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- Rosie says
Yes, and it’s very easy to whip up!
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- Alviseya says
This looks so good. I am trying this recipe today!!
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- Emma says
This is the best Mac and cheese recipe ever. Thank you so much!
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- Jen says
I have made this recipe 3 times now and am currently making it. It is so easy and my two year old loves it! Thank you, I will be keeping this forever! ((:
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- Rosie says
I’m glad that you and the baby like the recipe! XOXO
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- Tee says
I made it once and haven’t stopped since I absolutely love it this way thanks for sharing!
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- Rosie says
Thanks for giving it a try! XOXO
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- Keyona says
Hey rosie oh my gosh , I can’t wait to make this . But what if I want to serve more people , would i just double everything ??? .
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- Rosie says
Hi Keyona! Yes, just double it.
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- Mimi dewi says
Hai rosie..I couldn’t find velvetta cheese here, is there any other options?
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- Rosie says
Velvetta is best for this recipe, but I have other macaroni and cheese recipes that you can try 🙂
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- April says
Made this yesterday my boyfriend & I LOVED it!!! It was SOOOOOO creamy…..
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- Rosie says
Glad that you liked it!
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- Crissy Brown says
So today I woke up craving Mac and cheese. Girl!!!! You provided me the BEST recipe for stovetop Mac and cheese. Thank you! I will be making it again!
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- Rosie says
So glad that you liked it! XOXO
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- Stephanie says
I’ve made countless Mac and cheese recipes for my daughter who is a very picky eater. This is a wonderful and easy recipe that everyone loves. Thank you for posting and saving me so much time!
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- Rosie says
Hi Stephanie! Thank YOU for trying my recipe!
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- Roxy says
How many serving is this recipe for? Sorry for my bad English
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- Young says
Great recipe! Simple, easy, and delicious! My teenage sons asked me for “dad’s mac and cheese” tonight. I didn’t like the stovetop mac and cheese recipe I tried the last time and so searched for a new one and quickly found this one. Looking forward to trying other recipes.
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- Rosie says
Glad that you found my recipe!
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- Jacquie says
This recipe is amazing! Saving it for the archives! Can’t wait for everyone else to taste it for Thanksgiving tomorrow!
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- Rosie says
Thanks for coming by!
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- Kay Pee says
Can I use evaporated milk or regular milk instead of half & half? I don’t have any on hand
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- Rosie says
Sure 🙂
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- Perla says
pretty sure my fiancé loves me even more after making this lol. it’s so delicious! exactly what I’ve been looking for! this is now my go to mac and cheese!
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- Rosie says
LOL! Thanks for trying my recipe!
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- Alexis Jean Baptiste says
Okay Rosie, I gotta day: this MAC AND CHEESE IS AMAZING ❤️ Whenever I try other recipes, my Mac and cheese would come out grainy and pasty. Yours is the only stovetop mac and cheese I’ll make from now on!Reply
- Michelle says
Dear Rosie,Your recipe is a game changer. We are so excited we found your site! My daughters (5, 3) and husband (49) are over the top with your stovetop mac n cheese. I usually boil and drain the macaroni, then start a roux, but clearly there’s a better way. Amazing recipe, so creamy, and lots of options.
We will be trying your French toast and caramel cake recipes as well (and I’m sure others!). Thanks so much, Rosie.
Michelle
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