Quick Skillet Macaroni And Cheese

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 3/4 cup heavy cream (or up to 1 cup cream- use light cream if desired)
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated, divided (choose an aged cheese)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni 8-10 minutes until al dente. drain well and set aside.
• 2 while the macaroni cooks, melt butter over medium heat in an oven safe skillet or saucepan.
• 3 add onion and cook, stirring often until soft and golden.
• 4 add flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes until flour is combined and mixture is light brown.
• 5 whisking constantly, add cream slowly until well mixed. stir in pepper, salt, nutmeg and garlic. bring mixture to a boil, stirring.
• 6 stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, a little at a time, until melted.
• 7 stir in the macaroni to coat with sauce. sprinkle with remaining cheese and parsley on top.
• 8 place skillet under broiler for 2 or 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.