Printable Recipe: Easy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Easy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

This isn't the most impressive of the Thanksgiving side dishes you could serve up for dinner. But I've included it here because, a) to me, macaroni and cheese is always a part of Thanksgiving, and b) it's ridiculously easy, and frees up space in your oven. Essentially, this strange Thanksgiving side dish recipe (where you boil your macaroni in the milk) is as easy as boxed macaroni and cheese, but tastes a heck of a lot better. Be sure to use a sharp cheese for a deeper flavor.

This most easy Thanksgiving side dish serves about 8-10 people. Keep an eye on the pasta while it's boiling... the milk has a tended to burn.

Ingredients:
4 C. macaroni (uncooked)
6 C. cups milk
2 tsp. salt, or to taste
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard, optional
1/2 C. butter
3 C shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 C. shredded parmigiana cheese

Instructions: 1. In a saucepan over moderate heat, melt the butter.

2. Stir in flour and salt.

3. Add mustard (if using), milk and macaroni (the milk doesn't need to boil before adding the macaroni-- told you it was a strange recipe).

4. Bring to a boil, stirring often to prevent clumping. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is tender. Stir often.

5. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese in 3 batches, stirring until cheese melts.

6. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. It may look a little runny when fresh-made, but this macaroni and cheese recipe thickens beautifully after standing a few minutes.