Mac and Cheese (Stovetop & Baked)

Name: Mac and Cheese (Stovetop & Baked)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup or 100 grams elbow macaroni (or shell pasta); 4 cups water (or about 1 litre); ½ teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons butter (– unsalted); 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 2 cups milk (– cold or chilled); ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper (or as required); 1 to 2 pinch grated nutmeg ( or ground nutmeg powder); 1¼ cups or 150 grams cheese ( – shredded, mix of cheddar, mozzarella and gouda cheese or any melty cheese ); ⅛ teaspoon salt (or as required); 1 teaspoon butter (– melted, unsalted); ⅓ cup breadcrumbs (– regular or panko breadcrumbs); ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper (or as required); 2 to 3 tablespoons cheese (– shredded, mix of cheddar, mozzarella and gouda cheese)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

This homemade Mac and Cheese recipe is creamy and cheesy with a smooth stovetop cheese sauce. Cooked macaroni is mixed with the sauce for a rich and comforting dish. You can also bake it with a breadcrumb topping for a lightly crisp texture. The recipe includes both stovetop and baked versions.

Updated at: Fri, 01 May 2026 08:44:34 GMT