Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 454 grams cream cheese, room temperature; 454 grams elbow macaroni; 237 milliliters ounces Gruyere, shredded (about; 591 milliliters half-and-half; 10 servings Kosher salt; 710 milliliters ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded (about

Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 593 calories, 23g of protein, and 39g of fat. This recipe serves 10. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Not Head to the store and pick up cayenne pepper, cream cheese, gruyere, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the half & half you could follow this main course with the Coconut Cream Pie Made With Half & Half as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

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Pot

Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente, about 6 minutes. Strain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Set aside.

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Water

Macaroni

Heat the half-and-half and cayenne in a large saucepan over medium heat until it just comes to a simmer. Continue simmering until the half-and-half is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes.

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Ground Cayenne Pepper

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Add the cream cheese and stir until melted.

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Cream Cheese

Whisk in the Cheddar and Gruyere until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

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Gruyere

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Whisk

Add the macaroni to the saucepan and stir to combine. Stir in some of the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce if needed. Season to taste with salt if needed.

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Macaroni

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