This is the creamiest stovetop macaroni and cheese recipe ever! It is good on it’s own or stir in some ham for a simple family pleasing dinner.
This macaroni and cheese is comfort food at it’s finest. It is quick to put together and makes the creamiest macaroni and cheese you’ve ever had.
In the time it takes to boil the noodles, you can throw together the sauce and chop the ham. Then all you have to do is toss it together and dinner is served.
If your family is anything like mine, creamy and cheesy are crowd pleasing words and this recipe is sure to get two thumbs up.
Mac and cheese is a staple at our dinner table. We love it in all of its forms and we love trying new macaroni and cheese recipes.
We have been enjoying this yummy stovetop recipe for five or six years now and it doesn’t disappoint. It is easy. It is beyond creamy. It is super good.
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Generally we toss in some diced ham to make an easy meal out of it (like macaroni and ham casserole). Making it the entrée instead of a side dish means you can take an extra big helping after all!
Of course, you can make it without the ham and serve it as a side dish as well.
But when I am in a hurry, I like to throw as much as I can into that one pot. It makes cooking it so much easier, not to mention fewer dishes!
Use a mild cheese
This is not a recipe that you want to break out the extra sharp cheddar for. It is too strong and will overpower you.
You want to think a nice mild cheese. I’ve used Colby, co-jack or a mix of mozzarella and something else.
And be sure to head the warning about tasting before salting. There is plenty of salt in the ingredients and you don’t want to overdo it.
Ok. So break out the pot and get to work. Your family will thank you!
Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 12-16 oz box pasta
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 10.5 oz. can cream of chicken soup
- 8 oz shredded cheese
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil 1 12-16 oz box pasta in salted water until it is al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt 3 Tablespoons butter. Stir in 1 10.5 oz. can cream of chicken soup.
- Add 8 oz shredded cheese, a little at a time. Stir until smooth and then add more until all cheese has been added.
- Stir in ½ cup milk until incorporated. Add in ½ cup sour cream, drained pasta. Mix until completely coated.
- Put on your comfy pants, fill up a big old bowl and get a spoon. This is going to be good!
Notes
- For the creamiest mac and cheese, use a 12 ounce box of pasta. However, we have used a 16 ounce box several times with great
results. - A mild melting cheese is great for this recipe. Co-jack or
Monterey Jack work great. We also like a mix of half mozzarella and half cheddar. We find using all sharp cheddar to be too strong in this recipe. - Stirring in some chopped ham and peas is a great way to take this from a side dish to a whole meal.
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OK, funny story, one night this week I did not feel like cooking because I’ve been doing it so much so I went to Chick-fil-A and decided to get Mr. Nine the mac & cheese because I heard it was delicious and it was but I said to him, you know I can make it way better, lol! AND with your recipe I think I definitely can! Have a great weekend my friend!
To funny! There are so many great ways to make mac and cheese, it's almost endless!
This sounds delicious! I am going to try this version tonight and add some diced steamed broccoli and cauliflower to make it a complete meal.
That is a great idea! I hope you enjoy =)
This is very creamy! My kids love mac and cheese and I love to throw a meat into it to make in more of a complete meal.
It is the creamiest we've ever tried and so good!
Very clever! Cream base soup,makes this nice and creamy. Ham and cheese, is perfect! Thanks for the great recipe. This beat regular mac and cheese hands down.
Thank you! It is definitely the creamiest we've ever had and soooo good!