Stovetop Mac and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound elbow noodles
• ½ cup salted butter
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 cups milk
• 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Cook elbow noodles to al dente according to directions on the box. Drain well.
2. 2 In another large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, pepper, salt and garlic powder until smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
3. 3 Gradually pour in milk, whisking as you add it. Whisk until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.
4. 4 Turn heat to low and add in shredded cheese, whisk until cheese is melted.
5. 5 Pour cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and stir until combined.
6. 6 Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken and then serve.

NUTRITION

Calories: 493 kcalkcal | Carbohydrates: 53 gg | Protein: 18 gg | Fat: 23 gg | Fiber: 2 gg | Sugar: 6 gg