Skillet Mac and Cheese

Name: Skillet Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked pasta (about 8 ounces), such as elbow macaroni, cavatappi or shells; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream; 3/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed; Optional toppings: Fresh arugula, halved cherry tomatoes and coarsely ground pepper

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

This skillet mac and cheese takes a few more minutes than the boxed stuff, but we promise the final result is worth it. A thick and creamy cheese sauce is stirred together with perfectly cooked pasta, then topped with whatever you like.

Updated at: Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:51:22 GMT