Easy and Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese!
Hey friends! Remember about a year ago when I said that I was done uploading macaroni and cheese recipes? Well – I LIED! I was looking over my recipes, and I couldn’t believe that I have yet to share my Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese recipe! Like seriously, how did I miss this one?! Anyways, if you are a macaroni and cheese lover, you are going to love this recipe. It’s super creamy, cheesy, and it takes very little time to make – which is PERFECT for those busy weeknights! Let me tell you how I make it!
This mac and cheese recipe is simple. You don’t have to worrying about using a ton of ingredients, being in the kitchen too long, or using a ton of pots and pans. Everything is kept to a minimum, and the finished result is nothing short of amazing! By the way – this recipe is freezable. So feel free to make some for now and some for later!
If you enjoyed my creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese, you’ve got to try some of my other recipes!
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Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups large elbow macaroni pasta
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 8 oz Velvetta Cheese cubed
- 1 1/2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- Salt & Pepper if needed
Instructions
- Pour the cups of water and half & half into a large sauce pan, and bring it to a boil.
- Add in the butter and pasta.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook until pasta starts to get tender.
- Add in the Velveeta cheese and stir it in until all of the cheese melts.
- Continue to cook until the cheese sauce thickens and the pasta is cooked.
- Sprinkle in the cheddar cheese and fold it in.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Taste, and add salt & pepper if needed.
- Serve, or freeze for a later date.
Looks yummy and soooo creamy 😛 cant wait to try this…. my family loves mac and cheese any style. Thanks Rosie xoxoxo
Thanks for stopping by!
How many serving is this recipe for? Sorry for my bad English
Hi Roxy, at least 6.
Thank you so much for this simple recipe. My children loved it!
Awesome! I’m glad that you all liked the recipe. My son LOVES it too! XOXO
Just made it, it’s so good. I added onions and onion powder to mine , it’s so cheesy and good. Thanks for sharing !
Thanks for giving my recipe a try Alex!
i have made these mac and cheese four time since you’ve postedd it. im a new cook with a family of four and my family loves it!! thanks
I’m so glad that you all like my recipe!! Thanks for giving it a try Jennifer!
Thanks for sharing……making this recipe again tonight. My grandkids loves it…fast, easy & delicious!!
Ohhhh my, that mac-n-cheese was AMAZING. My family loved it, thanks for sharing!
Hi, just happened onto your blog filled with great recipes! Love this easy Mac & cheese, but was wondering about reheating after freezing. What do you suggest for best results?
Thanks in advance.
Hi Lynn. The heating and etc is written above 😀
Thanks so much for this recipe. I love that’s there’s no bechamel sauce to fuss with and that means no extra carb. Most of all, its not only stove top Mac and cheese, it’s a one pot recipe!
Yes, and it’s very easy to whip up!
This looks so good. I am trying this recipe today!!
This is the best Mac and cheese recipe ever. Thank you so much!
I have made this recipe 3 times now and am currently making it. It is so easy and my two year old loves it! Thank you, I will be keeping this forever! ((:
I’m glad that you and the baby like the recipe! XOXO
I made it once and haven’t stopped since I absolutely love it this way thanks for sharing!
Thanks for giving it a try! XOXO
Hey rosie oh my gosh , I can’t wait to make this . But what if I want to serve more people , would i just double everything ??? .
Hi Keyona! Yes, just double it.
Hai rosie..I couldn’t find velvetta cheese here, is there any other options?
Velvetta is best for this recipe, but I have other macaroni and cheese recipes that you can try 🙂
Made this yesterday my boyfriend & I LOVED it!!! It was SOOOOOO creamy…..
Glad that you liked it!
So today I woke up craving Mac and cheese. Girl!!!! You provided me the BEST recipe for stovetop Mac and cheese. Thank you! I will be making it again!
So glad that you liked it! XOXO
I’ve made countless Mac and cheese recipes for my daughter who is a very picky eater. This is a wonderful and easy recipe that everyone loves. Thank you for posting and saving me so much time!
Hi Stephanie! Thank YOU for trying my recipe!
How many serving is this recipe for? Sorry for my bad English
Great recipe! Simple, easy, and delicious! My teenage sons asked me for “dad’s mac and cheese” tonight. I didn’t like the stovetop mac and cheese recipe I tried the last time and so searched for a new one and quickly found this one. Looking forward to trying other recipes.
Glad that you found my recipe!
This recipe is amazing! Saving it for the archives! Can’t wait for everyone else to taste it for Thanksgiving tomorrow!
Thanks for coming by!
Can I use evaporated milk or regular milk instead of half & half? I don’t have any on hand
Sure 🙂
pretty sure my fiancé loves me even more after making this lol. it’s so delicious! exactly what I’ve been looking for! this is now my go to mac and cheese!
LOL! Thanks for trying my recipe!
Okay Rosie, I gotta day: this MAC AND CHEESE IS AMAZING ❤️ Whenever I try other recipes, my Mac and cheese would come out grainy and pasty. Yours is the only stovetop mac and cheese I’ll make from now on!
Dear Rosie,
Your recipe is a game changer. We are so excited we found your site! My daughters (5, 3) and husband (49) are over the top with your stovetop mac n cheese. I usually boil and drain the macaroni, then start a roux, but clearly there’s a better way. Amazing recipe, so creamy, and lots of options.
We will be trying your French toast and caramel cake recipes as well (and I’m sure others!). Thanks so much, Rosie.
Michelle
I am a BIG Rosie fan! I’ve made several of your recipes and they’ve become family favorites. Usually, Southern baked mac and cheese is the go to, but this Easter I had too many things in the oven so I thought I’d try the stovetop mac and cheese. My oldest son is the biggest mac & cheese lover but he hates velveeta. Well, He LOVED this recipe!! And it couldn’t be any easier to make, everything in one pot. Thank you for yet another great recipe!
Thank you so much for leaving your feedback Tess!! It’s greatly appreciated!
As the meme says… “I did it.” And it’s delicious. Best stovetop recipe. Easy. Simple. Delicious.