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Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

8/30/15

Make this creamy, gooey mac and cheese for a quick weeknight dinner!

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 macaroni and cheese recipe is yummy as a cheesy side dish!

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!

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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!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Macaroni & Cheese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

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 butter and 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, and add salt & pepper if needed.
  • Serve, or freeze for a later date.

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Filed Under: All Posts, Dinner, Mains, Sides Tagged With: dinner, macaroni and cheese, pasta, quick and easy

Comments

  1. LaTavia says

    September 1, 2015 at 11:45 am

    Looks yummy and soooo creamy 😛 cant wait to try this…. my family loves mac and cheese any style. Thanks Rosie xoxoxo

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 1, 2015 at 4:56 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
      • Roxy says

        December 6, 2016 at 6:35 pm

        How many serving is this recipe for? Sorry for my bad English

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          December 6, 2016 at 8:36 pm

          Hi Roxy, at least 6.

          Reply
  2. Natalie Kenny says

    September 2, 2015 at 4:56 pm

    Thank you so much for this simple recipe. My children loved it!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 2, 2015 at 10:44 pm

      Awesome! I’m glad that you all liked the recipe. My son LOVES it too! XOXO

      Reply
  3. Alex says

    September 6, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Just made it, it’s so good. I added onions and onion powder to mine , it’s so cheesy and good. Thanks for sharing !

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 6, 2015 at 4:29 pm

      Thanks for giving my recipe a try Alex!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    September 10, 2015 at 6:11 am

    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

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 10, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      I’m so glad that you all like my recipe!! Thanks for giving it a try Jennifer!

      Reply
  5. Sonya says

    October 8, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    Thanks for sharing……making this recipe again tonight. My grandkids loves it…fast, easy & delicious!!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      December 1, 2019 at 9:29 pm

      Ohhhh my, that mac-n-cheese was AMAZING. My family loved it, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  6. Lynn says

    November 18, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    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

      November 23, 2015 at 5:51 pm

      Hi Lynn. The heating and etc is written above 😀

      Reply
  7. Ginny says

    December 2, 2015 at 8:55 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 3, 2015 at 11:44 am

      Yes, and it’s very easy to whip up!

      Reply
  8. Alviseya says

    January 2, 2016 at 9:44 am

    This looks so good. I am trying this recipe today!!

    Reply
  9. Emma says

    January 2, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    This is the best Mac and cheese recipe ever. Thank you so much!

    Reply
  10. Jen says

    February 14, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    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! ((:

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 14, 2016 at 10:50 pm

      I’m glad that you and the baby like the recipe! XOXO

      Reply
  11. Tee says

    February 15, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    I made it once and haven’t stopped since I absolutely love it this way thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 15, 2016 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks for giving it a try! XOXO

      Reply
  12. Keyona says

    April 23, 2016 at 8:13 am

    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 ??? .

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 23, 2016 at 9:52 am

      Hi Keyona! Yes, just double it.

      Reply
  13. Mimi dewi says

    April 28, 2016 at 6:45 am

    Hai rosie..I couldn’t find velvetta cheese here, is there any other options?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 29, 2016 at 7:02 pm

      Velvetta is best for this recipe, but I have other macaroni and cheese recipes that you can try 🙂

      Reply
  14. April says

    May 16, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Made this yesterday my boyfriend & I LOVED it!!! It was SOOOOOO creamy…..

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 16, 2016 at 11:07 am

      Glad that you liked it!

      Reply
  15. Crissy Brown says

    September 20, 2016 at 7:43 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 20, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      So glad that you liked it! XOXO

      Reply
  16. Stephanie says

    October 24, 2016 at 9:17 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 24, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      Hi Stephanie! Thank YOU for trying my recipe!

      Reply
  17. Roxy says

    December 6, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    How many serving is this recipe for? Sorry for my bad English

    Reply
  18. Young says

    July 9, 2017 at 7:19 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 9, 2017 at 7:26 pm

      Glad that you found my recipe!

      Reply
  19. Jacquie says

    November 22, 2017 at 8:41 am

    This recipe is amazing! Saving it for the archives! Can’t wait for everyone else to taste it for Thanksgiving tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 22, 2017 at 12:18 pm

      Thanks for coming by!

      Reply
  20. Kay Pee says

    December 11, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    Can I use evaporated milk or regular milk instead of half & half? I don’t have any on hand

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 11, 2017 at 5:54 pm

      Sure 🙂

      Reply
  21. Perla says

    January 21, 2018 at 7:15 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 21, 2018 at 8:12 pm

      LOL! Thanks for trying my recipe!

      Reply
  22. Alexis Jean Baptiste says

    April 5, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    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
  23. Michelle says

    September 27, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    5 stars
    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

    Reply

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