Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

This easy, creamy Southern Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese is made entirely on the stove, no baking required! Ready in minutes, it’s the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 cups milk
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 16 oz box elbow macaroni
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 2 oz plain cream cheese (plus additional as needed)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
• few dashes hot sauce (optional)
• 2 cups shredded colby cheese or a blend of cheddar cheese
• 1 cup easy melt creamy cheese such as monterey jack, fontina, queso quesadilla

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large deep pot, heat milk, water and salt until steaming, just before boil. Watch carefully so it doesn't boil over. Add macaroni, stir to prevent sticking to bottom.
2. 2Cook pasta over medium- high bubbling for 12-15 minutes or until al dente and tender, stirring occasionally. Do not drain. Turn heat to low.
3. 3To the cooked pasta add butter, cream cheese, black pepper, mustard, hot sauce (if using). Stir until fully combined and the cream cheese melts.
4. 4Add shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheese, mix again until cheese has completely melted.
5. 5Remove from heat and serve immediately.