{"id":8147,"date":"2020-03-31T01:46:08","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T05:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/?p=8147"},"modified":"2024-10-08T04:53:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T08:53:45","slug":"stovetop-mac-and-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/stovetop-mac-and-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This rich and creamy <strong>homemade mac and cheese recipe<\/strong> is made in one-pot, with simple ingredients, in under 20 minutes! With its velvety cheese sauce and tender pasta, it&#8217;s the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"This rich and creamy homemade mac and cheese recipe is made in one-pot, with simple ingredients, in under 20 minutes! With its velvety cheese sauce and tender pasta, it's the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.\" data-pin-title=\"Homemade Mac &amp; Cheese Recipe | Easy Cheesy Pasta Side Dish in 20 Mins!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-3.jpeg\" alt=\"A pan is filled with creamy homemade mac and cheese. \" class=\"wp-image-142427\" title=\"This easy, one-pot homemade mac and cheese recipe is made extra creamy with three types of cheese! Bonus: It's ready in under 20 minutes.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-3.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-3-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-3-600x900.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-3-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-3-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-3-295x443.jpeg 295w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-3-300x450.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-3-335x502.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-3-768x1152.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I Love This Easy, Cheesy Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the best stovetop mac and cheese I&#8217;ve ever had! Yes, it&#8217;s even better (like WAY better) than your favorite box mix and is almost just as easy. If you don&#8217;t believe me when I say this is the best of the best, just ask my kids! They like it even more than the store-bought kind that&#8217;s shaped like unicorns. Crazy, right? Check out what makes this homemade mac and cheese recipe such a hit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quick and easy<\/strong>: This mac and cheese recipe takes under 20 minutes to make and uses just one pot! It requires a little more work than a boxed mix, but the flavor is 100x better!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oh so cheesy:<\/strong> My not-so-secret additions of sour cream and cream cheese make the cheese sauce so smooth, thick, and creamy, the texture is divine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ultra-flavorful<\/strong>: This stovetop mac and cheese is loaded with buttery, garlicky flavor and a pinch of ground mustard to make the cheese flavor pop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Versatile<\/strong>: I like to use a mixture of sharp cheddar cheese and white cheddar cheese, but this recipe is easily adapted to use whatever meltable cheese is in your fridge. You can also add in your favorite mix-ins for an elevated dinner!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Need more kid-friendly recipes in your routine? You&#8217;ve come to the right place! My kids are obsessed with these <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/air-fryer-hot-dogs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">air fryer hot dogs<\/a>, quick <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/quick-pizza-bagels\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">pizza bagels<\/a> and my <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/homemade-spaghettios-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">homemade spaghettiOs<\/a> with meatballs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"This rich and creamy homemade mac and cheese recipe is made in one-pot, with simple ingredients, in under 20 minutes! With its velvety cheese sauce and tender pasta, it's the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.\" data-pin-title=\"Homemade Mac &amp; Cheese Recipe | Easy Cheesy Pasta Side Dish in 20 Mins!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-Ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"The ingredients are listed from top to bottom: elbow noodles, sour cream, cream cheese, butter, ground mustard and shredded cheese. \" class=\"wp-image-142436\" title=\"This easy, one-pot homemade mac and cheese recipe is made extra creamy with three types of cheese! Bonus: It's ready in under 20 minutes.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-Ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-Ingredients-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-Ingredients-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-Ingredients-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-Ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-Ingredients-295x443.jpg 295w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-Ingredients-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-Ingredients-335x502.jpg 335w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-Ingredients-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you will find helpful notes for key ingredients used to make this homemade mac and cheese recipe. <strong><strong>Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient amounts.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Elbow Noodles<\/strong>: You can use other kinds of small pasta noodles too, like small shells, cavatappi, penne or ziti.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cheese<\/strong>: I use a blend of freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese and white cheddar cheese, but you can use your favorite melty cheese. See below for more ideas to try!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cream Cheese and Sour Cream<\/strong>: Because we are using real cheese, I like to use cream cheese and sour cream to help smooth out the sauce. You know, smooth like Velveeta, but made with actual real cheese!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ground mustard<\/strong>: An optional addition, but most of the mac and cheese you have eaten has a little <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cRkHHg\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">ground mustard<\/a> added. Just like the garlic, the final recipe doesn\u2019t taste mustard-y, this just helps to round out the flavor of the cheese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garlic<\/strong>: I know the raw garlic is a little unusual, however I promise it doesn&#8217;t taste like raw garlic. It does add a lot to the overall flavor!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Best Cheese for Homemade Mac and Cheese?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend using two types of cheese to give this pasta dish the best flavor: sharp cheddar cheese and white cheddar cheese are my favorites.&nbsp;I always use block cheeses that I freshly shred. They have such great flavor and make a perfectly creamy mac and cheese! Other yummy cheeses you can use include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mild Cheddar or&nbsp;Sharp Cheddar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>White Cheddar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monterrey Jack or Pepper Jack<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mozzarella<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gouda or Smoked Gouda<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provolone<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gruy\u00e8re<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fontina<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"This rich and creamy homemade mac and cheese recipe is made in one-pot, with simple ingredients, in under 20 minutes! With its velvety cheese sauce and tender pasta, it's the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.\" data-pin-title=\"Homemade Mac &amp; Cheese Recipe | Easy Cheesy Pasta Side Dish in 20 Mins!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-And-Cheese-6.jpeg\" alt=\"A spoon is lifting a cheesy bite of macaroni from a full skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-142430\" title=\"This easy, one-pot homemade mac and cheese recipe is made extra creamy with three types of cheese! Bonus: It's ready in under 20 minutes.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-And-Cheese-6.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-And-Cheese-6-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-And-Cheese-6-600x900.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-And-Cheese-6-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-And-Cheese-6-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-And-Cheese-6-295x443.jpeg 295w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-And-Cheese-6-300x450.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-And-Cheese-6-335x502.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-And-Cheese-6-768x1152.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Make Homemade Mac and Cheese In 3 Easy Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe really couldn&#8217;t be easier to toss together in just a few quick and simple steps! <strong><strong>Below is a quick recipe overview, but please&nbsp;scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full instructions and to watch the step-by-step video.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"142431\" data-pin-description=\"This rich and creamy homemade mac and cheese recipe is made in one-pot, with simple ingredients, in under 20 minutes! With its velvety cheese sauce and tender pasta, it's the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.\" data-pin-title=\"Homemade Mac &amp; Cheese Recipe | Easy Cheesy Pasta Side Dish in 20 Mins!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-2-600x400.jpeg\" alt=\"Cooked elbow macaroni noodles are in a pot.\" class=\"wp-image-142431\" title=\"This easy, one-pot homemade mac and cheese recipe is made extra creamy with three types of cheese! Bonus: It's ready in under 20 minutes.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-2-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-2-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-2.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Cook and drain the noodles.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"142432\" data-pin-description=\"This rich and creamy homemade mac and cheese recipe is made in one-pot, with simple ingredients, in under 20 minutes! With its velvety cheese sauce and tender pasta, it's the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.\" data-pin-title=\"Homemade Mac &amp; Cheese Recipe | Easy Cheesy Pasta Side Dish in 20 Mins!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-3-600x400.jpeg\" alt=\"Shredded cheese and cream cheese is being mixed into cooked noodles.\" class=\"wp-image-142432\" title=\"This easy, one-pot homemade mac and cheese recipe is made extra creamy with three types of cheese! Bonus: It's ready in under 20 minutes.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-3-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-3-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-3-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-3.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Add remaining ingredients.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"142433\" data-pin-description=\"This rich and creamy homemade mac and cheese recipe is made in one-pot, with simple ingredients, in under 20 minutes! With its velvety cheese sauce and tender pasta, it's the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.\" data-pin-title=\"Homemade Mac &amp; Cheese Recipe | Easy Cheesy Pasta Side Dish in 20 Mins!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-4-600x400.jpeg\" alt=\"Elbow macaroni noodles are being mixed in a pot with more mac and cheese ingredients.\" class=\"wp-image-142433\" title=\"This easy, one-pot homemade mac and cheese recipe is made extra creamy with three types of cheese! Bonus: It's ready in under 20 minutes.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-4-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-4-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-4-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-4.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Give it a good stir to melt and combine.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"142434\" data-pin-description=\"This rich and creamy homemade mac and cheese recipe is made in one-pot, with simple ingredients, in under 20 minutes! With its velvety cheese sauce and tender pasta, it's the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.\" data-pin-title=\"Homemade Mac &amp; Cheese Recipe | Easy Cheesy Pasta Side Dish in 20 Mins!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-5-600x400.jpeg\" alt=\"Creamy mac and cheese is being stirred in a pot.\" class=\"wp-image-142434\" title=\"This easy, one-pot homemade mac and cheese recipe is made extra creamy with three types of cheese! Bonus: It's ready in under 20 minutes.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-5-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-5-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-5-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-5.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Keep stirring until it&#8217;s all melted and cheesy.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boil the pasta and drain!<\/strong> Then, return your cooked pasta to the pot and place it back on the stove over low heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add everything else.<\/strong> Immediately stir in all of the remaining ingredients and continue stirring until everything is completely melted and well combined. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Devour.<\/strong> Finally, dive in and try not to say MMM out loud!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"This rich and creamy homemade mac and cheese recipe is made in one-pot, with simple ingredients, in under 20 minutes! With its velvety cheese sauce and tender pasta, it's the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.\" data-pin-title=\"Homemade Mac &amp; Cheese Recipe | Easy Cheesy Pasta Side Dish in 20 Mins!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-5.jpeg\" alt=\"A small white bowl is filled with creamy, rich macaroni and cheese. It's garnished with fresh herbs. \" class=\"wp-image-142429\" title=\"This easy, one-pot homemade mac and cheese recipe is made extra creamy with three types of cheese! Bonus: It's ready in under 20 minutes.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-5.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-5-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-5-600x900.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-5-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-5-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-5-295x443.jpeg 295w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-5-300x450.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-5-335x502.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-5-768x1152.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chef&#8217;s Tips and Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use block cheese and shred it.<\/strong> Pre-shredded cheese is coated in an anti-caking coating, so it does not melt the same as a block of cheese that you shred yourself. Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bAUZps\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">box grater<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cRao64\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">rotary cheese grater<\/a> (my favorite method!) to quickly shred your cheese!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You may need to add milk.<\/strong> If you do end up using pre-shredded cheese in this recipe, you may need to add a little splash of whole milk to thin the sauce. The added starch from pre-shredded cheese will thicken the recipe, so you may need something else to loosen it again. You will know at the end if you want to add a little milk to yours or not!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use salted water. <\/strong>This adds extra flavor to the noodles. Also make sure to not over cook your noodles, or your Mac and cheese can become soggy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose a pasta with holes.<\/strong> I recommend using elbow or ziti noodles so that the cheese sauce can really soak into the pasta. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Possible add-ins.<\/strong> Feel free to add in crispy cooked bacon bits, green onions, caramelized onions, diced <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/crockpot-ham\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">ham<\/a>, cooked chicken, or even some <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/garlic-roasted-cherry-tomatoes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">garlic roasted cherry tomatoes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"142426\" data-pin-description=\"This rich and creamy homemade mac and cheese recipe is made in one-pot, with simple ingredients, in under 20 minutes! With its velvety cheese sauce and tender pasta, it's the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights. \" data-pin-title=\"Homemade Mac &amp; Cheese Recipe | Easy Cheesy Pasta Side Dish in 20 Mins!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-2-600x900.jpeg\" alt=\"Creamy homemade macaroni and cheese is in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-142426\" title=\"This easy, one-pot homemade mac and cheese recipe is made extra creamy with three types of cheese! Bonus: It's ready in under 20 minutes.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-2-600x900.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-2-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-2-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-2-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-2-295x443.jpeg 295w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-2-300x450.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-2-335x502.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-2-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-2.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"142428\" data-pin-description=\"This rich and creamy homemade mac and cheese recipe is made in one-pot, with simple ingredients, in under 20 minutes! With its velvety cheese sauce and tender pasta, it's the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights. \" data-pin-title=\"Homemade Mac &amp; Cheese Recipe | Easy Cheesy Pasta Side Dish in 20 Mins!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-4-600x900.jpeg\" alt=\"Close up of creamy mac and cheese.\" class=\"wp-image-142428\" title=\"This easy, one-pot homemade mac and cheese recipe is made extra creamy with three types of cheese! Bonus: It's ready in under 20 minutes.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-4-600x900.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-4-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-4-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-4-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-4-295x443.jpeg 295w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-4-300x450.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-4-335x502.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-4-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-4.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Serve With Easy Mac and Cheese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meats:<\/strong> I love creating an epic southern dinner by topping this homemade mac and cheese recipe with my <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/slow-cooker-bbq-pulled-pork\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">slow cooker pulled pork<\/a>! It&#8217;s also great served alongside these tender <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/grilled-pork-belly-burnt-ends-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">pork belly burnt ends<\/a> or juicy <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/easy-bbq-oven-pulled-chicken\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">crockpot bbq chicken<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Veggies:<\/strong> I&#8217;ve also been known to serve it with <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/air-fryer-green-beans\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">air fryer green beans<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/parmesan-roasted-broccoli-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">parmesan roasted broccoli<\/a>. Or for a summer cookout, serve it with my favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/the-best-baked-beans\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">baked beans<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-27188\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"27188\" data-servings=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-tnc-recipe-save-this\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"async\" data-noptimize=\"1\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"\/\/scripts.mediavine.com\/tags\/the-novice-chef.js\"><\/script>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-3-560x560.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail2x 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Bonus: It&#039;s ready in under 20 minutes, making it the perfect easy weeknight side dish.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-left-right wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #f4f4f4;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #f4f4f4;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">4<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #f4f4f4;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">13<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #f4f4f4;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">17<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-27188-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-27188-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"27188\" data-servings=\"4\" style=\"--wprm-list-checkbox-left-position: 6px;--wprm-list-checkbox-top-position: 4px;\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cups&#032;elbow noodles,&#032;about 12 oz\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">elbow noodles<\/span>,&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\"><em>about 12 oz<\/em><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;8&#032;oz&#032;sharp cheddar cheese,&#032;shredded\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sharp cheddar cheese<\/span>,&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">shredded<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;oz&#032;white cheddar cheese,&#032;shredded\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">white cheddar cheese<\/span>,&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">shredded<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;sour cream\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sour cream<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;butter,&#032;sliced so it melts easily\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span>,&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\"><em>sliced so it melts easily<\/em><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;oz&#032;cream cheese,&#032;sliced so it melts easily\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cream cheese<\/span>,&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\"><em>sliced so it melts easily<\/em><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;garlic cloves,&#032;minced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic cloves<\/span>,&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;teaspoon&#032;dry ground mustard,&#032;optional\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cRkHHg\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">dry ground mustard<\/a><\/span>,&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">optional<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;salt and freshly ground pepper,&#032;to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; 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Add elbow noodles; cook according to package until al dente.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-27188-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Drain the noodles well, but do not rinse. Lower the heat to medium-low, and return cooked noodles to the pot.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-27188-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Immediately stir in both shredded cheeses, sour cream, butter, cream cheese, garlic, ground mustard (optional) salt and freshly ground pepper.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-27188-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Continue stirring until completely melted and serve immediately!<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-10\" style=\"--wprm-layout-container-background-color: #f4cdc1;\">\n<p class=\"wprm-text wprm-block-text-light-bold\">\u2b50\ufe0f Tried this recipe? 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It only takes a minute and helps support our family-run blog. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-27188-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Yellow Mac and Cheese:<\/strong> For a more yellow, traditional mac and cheese, use a combination of sharp cheddar and mild cheddar cheeses!<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Store:<\/strong> Store leftover cooled mac and cheese in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Reheat: <\/strong>Scoop the desired amount into a microwave-safe bowl and zap it until the pasta is warmed through. For extra creaminess, I recommend adding a tablespoon or so of milk and stirring that into your mac and cheese before heating.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"gdlr-core-space-shortcode\" style=\"margin-top: 20px ;\"  ><\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-157502\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Easy-Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Test-Kitchen-Review-500x357.jpg\" alt=\"A customer review with a five-star rating praises the homemade mac and cheese. Next to the review text, there is a photo of creamy macaroni and cheese in a white dish. The review is signed by Maria.\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" data-pin-description=\"This rich and creamy homemade mac and cheese recipe is made in one-pot, with simple ingredients, in under 20 minutes! With its velvety cheese sauce and tender pasta, it's the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.\" data-pin-title=\"Homemade Mac &amp; Cheese Recipe | Easy Cheesy Pasta Side Dish in 20 Mins!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Easy-Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Test-Kitchen-Review-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Easy-Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Test-Kitchen-Review-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Easy-Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Test-Kitchen-Review-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Easy-Homemade-Mac-and-Cheese-Test-Kitchen-Review.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><i>Learn more about our <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/our-test-kitchen\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\"><i>Test Kitchen<\/i><\/a><i> promise!<\/i><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-27188\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Video<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\"><div id=\"rdcgtfgclpdfdadv5hkp\"><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/video.mediavine.com\/videos\/rdcgtfgclpdfdadv5hkp.js\" async data-noptimize><\/script><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-27188-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-nutrition\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\"> serving<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">753<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">67<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">32<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">40<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">22<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">111<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">631<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">282<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1160<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">637<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-footer-meta\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">&copy; <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Jessica<\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Category: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">30 Min or Less<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"post-grid-block_19c363cbc024e1535f095aca9e1bee84\" class=\"post-picker-block\"><div class=\"post-grid-block-inner\"><h2 class=\"post-picker-block-title\">More Easy Mac and Cheese Recipes To Try<\/h2><div class=\"grid-container grid-container-padded ast-row archive\" style=\"justify-content:center;\"><div class=\"post-grid-post grid-4 tablet-grid-2 mobile-grid-2\"><div class=\"post-grid-post-inner grid-item-pad\"><div class=\"post-grid-post-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/mac-and-cheese-with-broccoli\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Broccoli-Mac-and-Cheese-18-225x335.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-Archive Portrait Small size-Archive Portrait Small wp-post-image\" alt=\"Serving macaroni and cheese in bowls.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Broccoli-Mac-and-Cheese-18-225x335.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Broccoli-Mac-and-Cheese-18-335x500.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Broccoli-Mac-and-Cheese-18-150x224.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-grid-post-title\"><div class=\"post-grid-post-title-container\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/mac-and-cheese-with-broccoli\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">Mac and Cheese with Broccoli<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"post-grid-post grid-4 tablet-grid-2 mobile-grid-2\"><div class=\"post-grid-post-inner grid-item-pad\"><div class=\"post-grid-post-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/baked-mac-and-cheese\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Baked-Mac-and-Cheese-13-225x335.jpg\" class=\"attachment-Archive Portrait Small size-Archive Portrait Small wp-post-image\" alt=\"A serving of homemade macaroni.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Baked-Mac-and-Cheese-13-225x335.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Baked-Mac-and-Cheese-13-335x500.jpg 335w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Baked-Mac-and-Cheese-13-150x224.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-grid-post-title\"><div class=\"post-grid-post-title-container\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/baked-mac-and-cheese\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">Best Easy Baked Mac and Cheese<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"post-grid-post grid-4 tablet-grid-2 mobile-grid-2\"><div class=\"post-grid-post-inner grid-item-pad\"><div class=\"post-grid-post-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/mac-and-cheese-casserole-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Million-Dollar-Mac-and-Cheese-Casserole-1-1-225x335.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-Archive Portrait Small size-Archive Portrait Small wp-post-image\" alt=\"Spoonful of mac and cheese casserole.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Million-Dollar-Mac-and-Cheese-Casserole-1-1-225x335.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Million-Dollar-Mac-and-Cheese-Casserole-1-1-335x500.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Million-Dollar-Mac-and-Cheese-Casserole-1-1-150x224.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-grid-post-title\"><div class=\"post-grid-post-title-container\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/mac-and-cheese-casserole-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">Million Dollar Mac and Cheese Casserole<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"post-grid-post grid-4 tablet-grid-2 mobile-grid-2\"><div class=\"post-grid-post-inner grid-item-pad\"><div 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href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/taco-mac-and-cheese\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">Taco Mac and Cheese<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This rich and creamy homemade mac and cheese recipe is made in one-pot, with simple ingredients, in under 20 minutes! With its velvety cheese sauce and tender pasta, it&#8217;s the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.&nbsp; Why I Love This Easy, Cheesy Recipe This is the best stovetop mac and cheese I&#8217;ve ever had! 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