This Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese takes just minutes to prepare, contains two types of cheese, and is creamy, hearty, and delicious!
Even though winter and I aren’t the best of friends, it does bring me joy within the kitchen. Sounds strange, but the cold weather gives me the perfect excuse to whip up some delicious and hearty meals. Not that I don’t do this in the warmer months, but with the weather being frigid, I get creative with those foods that warm you right up and make you forget about the cold and snow.
While chili and soup rank right up there with some of my favorite dishes, another meal that is on my weekly rotation are Marie Callender’s chicken pot pies. Quick and easy to whip up on a busy weeknight, these pot pies are hearty, tasty, and full of chicken and vegetables.
Because the hubster and I love the pot pies from Marie Callender’s so much, we’ve gone through just about every kind there is! From their classic chicken pot pie, to their creamy mushroom chicken pot pie (my favorite), or their creamy chicken Parmesan pot pie, there’s a flavor out there for everyone! And because Walmart always has many varieties in stock, I shop there often to make sure that my pot pie collection is up-to-date. I can always count on Walmart to have many Marie Callender’s pot pies in stock!
Did I mention that there is virtually no prep time involved with Marie Callender’s pot pies? Simply pop ’em into the oven and wait for them to come out golden brown. I often make two pot pies during the week, one for the hubster, and one for myself. It serves as a quick and hearty meal for when we don’t want to be in the kitchen all night. And because there’s nothing to do on my end to prep them, that gives me more time to whip up a tasty side dish to serve alongside the pot pies.
Nothing screams comfort food more that these Marie Callender’s pot pies and this Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese. Since I’m all about foods that take just minutes to prepare during the week, while accompanying that comfort food appeal, mac ‘n cheese was the first food that I thought of.
This Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese takes just minutes to prepare, contains two types of cheese, and is creamy, hearty, and delicious. Because you don’t have to sacrifice all that time in the kitchen, this mac ‘n cheese and pot pie dinner will be ready in no time!
So let’s get down to business! The first step is to cook the noodles to al dente, drain and set aside. I chose to use cavatappi noodles, as I love the shape and thickness of them. But feel free to use whatever type of noodle you have on hand.
Now comes the fun part, making the creamy cheese sauce. Melt some butter in a large pot and then whisk in some flour, salt, and pepper. Slowly add in some heavy cream and milk, cooking until it bubbles. We’re going for creamy (and rich) macaroni and cheese, so the heavy cream is necessary!
Then reduce the heat to low and add in some shredded sharp cheddar cheese and shredded mozarella cheese. Stir until melted and then add the cavatappi noodles to pot. Stir until the noodles are coated and then let sit for five minutes to thicken up.
Once this Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese is ready, your delicious pot pie will be waiting for you, too. This is the ultimate comfort food meal, friends! So perfect for a cold winter night when you want something quick, easy, and delicious!
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Yields 6-8 servings
Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
This Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese takes just minutes to prepare, contains two types of cheese, and is creamy, hearty, and delicious.
20 minPrep Time
15 minCook Time
40 minTotal Time
Save RecipeIngredients
- 1 (16 ounces) pound cavatappi shells
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook noodles in boil water until al dente, per packaged directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium pot, melt butter. Then whisk in flour, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly add milk and heavy cream, whisking until combined.
- Heat mixture until it bubbles over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and add in cheeses. Stir until melted.
- Add pasta to cheese mixture and toss to combine.
- Let macaroni and cheese sit for five minutes to thicken.
- Serve with your favorite Marie Callender's pot pie.
- Enjoy!
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