Stovetop Mac ‘N’ Cheese: A Cheese-Loaded Comfort Food Recipe

By Devi Poojari

July 19, 2023

This delicious comfort food recipe loaded with butter and cheese, is not only every child’s dream meal, but is sure to make even the adults as happy and satisfied.

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon butter 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 cup grated mixed cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, processed) 4 tablespoons cream 1.5 cups cooked pasta Salt and pepper, to taste

METHOD

Heat the butter in a pan and cook the garlic until it turns aromatic.

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Add the tomato paste and cook for a couple of minutes, before adding the flour and stirring well to combine.

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Pour in the milk gradually while whisking the mixture until all lumps have dissolved fully.

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Bring the roux to a simmer before adding the cream and cheese.

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Once the cheese is melted fully, add the macaroni and season with salt and pepper.

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Continue to stir until the pasta is fully coated in the cheesy sauce. Serve immediately.