Best 15 Minute Stove Top Macaroni N Cheese Recipes

EASIEST 15 MINUTE STOVE TOP MACARONI AND CHEESE (3 INGREDIENTS!)

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This is a great quick lunch or side dish. It is as simple and fast as the boxed mac n cheese, but heartier! Servings are 4 little kids lunches or 4 small side-dish servings. This is great with frozen peas or diced ham stirred in. Or add chopped broccoli florets (fresh or frozen) and match stick carrots to the boiling water with the pasta.

Provided by MommyMakes

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked macaroni (or other small pasta shapes)
1 -3 tablespoon butter
4 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
milk (optional)

Steps:

Boil noodles in salted water for 6 minutes.
Drain noodles by tipping over the sink, using a spoon to keep the noodles from falling out (noodles do not have to be completely drained, some cooking water is okay).
Return noodles to the stove over low to medium heat melt butter and velveeta, stirring occasionally (Add additional meat, veggies or spices). If desired, thin sauce with a little milk.
Once melted, serve warm immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.7, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 30, Sodium 446.6, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3, Protein 8

15 MINUTE STOVE TOP MACARONI 'N CHEESE

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Beware, this is a very rich recipe! The dijon mustard adds another flavour dimension. The recipe is from chow.com.

Provided by blucoat

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs elbow macaroni
16 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 cups)
1 1/2-2 cups half-and-half (adjust for preferred thickness)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco

Steps:

Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add pasta, and cook according to manufacturer's instructions.
Drain pasta and return to the pot over very low heat. Add remaining ingredients and stir until cheese is melted. Season with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 91.7, Sodium 737.2, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 26.8

STOVETOP MACARONI AND CHEESE

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When I was a girl, Mama used Texas longhorn cheese in this recipe. After it melted all over the macaroni, I loved to dig in and see how many strings of cheese would follow my spoonful. -Imogene Hutton, Brownwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 cups whole milk
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Paprika, optional

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened., Stir in cheese until melted. Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce and stir to coat. If desired, sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 22g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.