Keep in mind, pre-shredded cheese often has additives to keep it from clumping. Once you add the cheese, remove it from the stove and stir until the cheese has melted.

The macaroni noodles should be as moist as the photo on the top right below BEFORE you add in the cheese. You may need to add more milk/water to the pot while it is cooking. When the macaroni is done cooking in the milk, you do not want it dry. This recipe is really easy to make but here are a few tips to make sure it comes out creamy. The final result is a smooth and hearty easy family entrée that everyone will love and want seconds of! Troubleshooting

Once the pasta is fully cooked, add the rest of the ingredients and stir until melted.

Cook until the noodles are tender, about 20 minutes.

Add in the macaroni noodles and reduce the heat to low (adding liquid as needed).Combine milk, garlic powder, butter, and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

This stovetop mac and cheese is the creamiest version! The secret to this recipe is that the pasta is boiled in milk (which means only one pot for easy clean up).

Serve this creamy homemade mac and cheese with a fresh tossed salad, some garlic bread, and roasted broccoli for the perfect rounded meal! Stovetop Mac and Cheese is the creamiest, dreamiest version of an all-American favorite! No one can resist a savory combination of a creamy cheddar cheese base blended with macaroni noodles, and it couldn’t be easier made on the stovetop.

Cooked mac and cheese noodles