Easy Real Food Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Easy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 9 1/2 cup
Ingredients: 12-16 oz box of macaroni noodles (organic, whole wheat, or gluten free); 1-2 Tbsp butter; 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese; Approximately 1/4 cup milk; Salt and Pepper

By Vanessa Pruitt

June 20, 2018

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This week, I'm sharing a family favorite in my house. We have always loved macaroni and cheese but usually relied on the boxed version before we switched to eating a real food diet.

When we finally made the switch, one of the first things I was on the lookout for was a quick and easy whole food macaroni and cheese recipe that my kids would love.

As I do with most recipes, I tweaked this one to suit our tastes.

Sometimes I'll add in veggies or meat, usually cooking the veggies with the noodles. I also double this recipe for a family meal and sometimes mix different cheese for different flavors.

I hope you enjoy! If you try this, let me know in the comments how it turned out.

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Easy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

You can add veggies or meat to this easy stovetop macaroni and cheese, cooking the veggies with the noodles. You can also double this recipe for a family meal and mix in different cheese for different flavors.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 9 1/2 cup

Calories 492kcal

Ingredients

12-16 oz box of macaroni noodles organic, whole wheat, or gluten free
1-2 Tbsp butter
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Approximately 1/4 cup milk
Salt and Pepper

Instructions

In a pot, boil the pasta in water until cooked to your desired softness. Drain the pasta and return it to the pan, setting the pan on a hot pad on your countertop.
Stir in the butter until melted. Dump in milk, then cheese all at once. Stir until cheese is melted and evenly coating the macaroni. If desired, add a bit more milk for creaminess.
Salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

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This week, I'm sharing a family favorite in my house. We have always loved macaroni and cheese but usually relied on the boxed version before we switched to eating a real food diet. When we finally made the switch, one of the first things I was on the lookout for was a quick and easy whole food macaroni and cheese recipe that my kids would love.

Do you ever make homemade macaroni and cheese?

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Vanessa Pruitt

Vanessa founded NerdyMillennial as a platform for millennial creatives to share their passions, ideas, and expertise. Vanessa has lost over 80 lbs from healthy eating, fitness, and mindful living and wishes to inspire others to do the same. She also shares her knowledge about blogging, psychology, and culture.