simple mac and cheese recipe

Here is a simple and easy mac and cheese recipe that can be made in about 15 minutes with 8 basic ingredients, no baking required:

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)

Instructions

1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions with a pinch of salt, then drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour, sea salt, and garlic powder and whisk to combine. Cook for 1 minute until slightly browned.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Add sour cream and continue whisking until smooth.
4. Cook on medium-high heat until thickened (3-5 minutes), but do not boil.
5. Reduce heat to low and add shredded cheddar cheese. Whisk until melted and smooth.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to coat evenly.
7. Let cool for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and sticks to the noodles. Serve warm.

This recipe is creamy, cheesy, and quick to make on the stovetop without baking.