One of the things I’m most worried about for Thanksgiving is oven space. Turkey, casseroles, bread that needs to be warmed up – I mean, there’s a lot of stuff that needs some oven time. I have been looking for classic dishes that can be done on the stove and this creamy delicious macaroni and cheese fits the bill. And bonus points to it because it only requires ONE pot.
I really loved this version of macaroni and cheese. I know this is wrong to say, but I am forever searching for a macaroni recipe that has the same texture as those frozen Stouffers ones – and this one does. Tastes exactly like that. And dare I say that because it’s only one pot, it’s just as easy as popping a frozen meal in the oven or even making macaroni and cheese from the box?
A great way to jazz it up would be toasting panko bread crumbs (or fresh ones) in a little butter in a small skillet on the stove, and then sprinkling that over top of the macaroni before serving. It would make it seem more like a baked version with minimal effort.
📖 Recipe
Stovetop Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
- ½ pound 8 ounces elbow macaroni (or other small, hollow pasta)
- ¼ cup 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 eggs
- 6 ounces evaporated milk
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce optional
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon dry mustard
- 10 ounces cheddar shredded
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce (if using), salt, pepper and ground mustard. Set aside.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add two pinches of salt to the water, and cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta, and put it back in the pot, keeping it off the heat.
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Add the butter. Toss until the butter has melted.
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Stir in the egg mixture, and add the cheese.
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Place the pot back on the stove over low heat, and stir the pasta for 3 minutes or until creamy.
Bonnie says
I just found your site and spent some time going through you recipes. Then I saw THIS recipe, I love Stouffers Mac and cheese. I immediately got up and made this and just finished a bowl! This is soo good, thanks so much for the recipe, I’ve tried a few recipes that claim to be like the Stouffers but this one is by far the closest.
Andrea A says
Love this recipe! I made it for Thanksgiving, it was so very delicious and tasted just like Stouffer’s!
Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen says
Yum, looks so good! I love Stouffers, so I’m sure I’d love a homemade version even more!
Regan @ Cabot Creamery says
How many ways are there to say yum?
Deb @ Ate by Ate says
Aww, no need to feel bad, I love me some boxed mac n’ cheese too, haha. I love macaroni and cheese so much, especially the creamy variety. Yours looks awesome :D I like mixing mixed veggies in mine and sprinkling chives on top.
Rex says
That looks great! I am definitely going to have to try it.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
I haven’t had stouffers in so long! Funny you made that comparison. I think this looks like the box/powder variety which I serioulsy just bought for the first time ever recently. Any mac n cheese is awesome in my book :)
Erin says
I totally prefer stovetop to baked mac and cheese. it is always creamier!
Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says
Yumm. I could eat that every day for the rest of my life.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Mmmm looks great!