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Skillet Mac and Cheese Recipe - Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food! This easy cheesy sauce combined with macaroni and a buttery, crunch topping makes for the creamiest Mac and Cheese! // addapinch.com
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Skillet Mac and Cheese Recipe

Skillet Mac and Cheese Recipe - Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food! This easy cheesy sauce combined with macaroni and a buttery, crunch topping makes for the creamiest Mac and Cheese! 
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade macaroni and cheese, how to make mac and cheese, how to make macaroni and cheese, mac and cheese, mac and cheese recipe, macaroni and cheese, macaroni and cheese recipe, skillet mac and cheese, skillet macaroni and cheese
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Robyn Stone

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
  • 3 cups milk warmed
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce optional
  • 1 pound elbow pasta cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in skillet set over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour and Stone House Seasoning into the butter and whisk until the flour has been incorporated into the butter. Continue to cook until the flour has lightly browned, about 1 minute. 
  • Whisk constantly as you slowly pour the warmed milk into the flour mixture making sure that the mixture remains smooth and without lumps. 
  • Allow the mixture to come to a low bubble and cook until the sauce has thickened. Turn the heat off to the skillet and add the cheeses, and hot sauce if using. Stir until the cheeses have melted. 
  • Add the cooked elbow pasta (macaroni) to the skillet and stir into the sauce. 
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the microwave and mix with the panko. Spread the panko on top of the mac and cheese and place under a broiler until just crispy, about 1 to 2 minutes. 
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately.

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Notes

Make-Ahead:
To make-ahead, prepare without adding the topping. Cover tightly with wrap and refrigerate. To serve, remove from the refrigerator and top with the Panko topping mixture and bake at 325º F for 15 minutes. 
Freezer-Friendly:
Transfer any leftovers to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 1.1mg