Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 lbelbow macaroni
• 3 tbspbutter
• 3 tbspall-purpose flour
• 3 cupsmilk
• 2 1/2 cupscheddar, grated
• 1 cupGruyere, grated
• 1 tspDijon mustard
• 1/2 tspgarlic powder
• salt and pepper

Method

1. 1

   Cook the macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a pot over medium, whisk in the flour, and cook 1 minute until pale and bubbling.

3. 3

   Gradually whisk in the milk and cook, stirring, until thickened and smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Dijon and garlic powder.

4. 4

   Off the heat, stir in the cheddar and Gruyere a handful at a time until smooth. Season.

5. 5

   Fold in the macaroni and serve right away.