When my sweetie doesn't feel like himself, then only a batch of comfort food will fix him up and that food is none other than mac and cheese. The best stove top ever mac and cheese recipe is one I have used for years and it came from an Iowa farmer's wife. Boil your macaroni pasta as you would normally. When it is tender, drain, return to the stock pot you boiled the pasta in and add 2-3 tbs of salted butter (I like more butter).
On low heat, stir while you add 1 tbs of olive oil infused with red pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp of garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp of salt (or a pinch if you are watching your salt intake) continue stirring. Next, its time to add 1/4 cup of softened cream cheese or even a bit more. Continue stirring until its melted in and then add 1/4 of heavy cream. On the end, add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. If you think you need a bit more heavy cream as the cheddar starts to melt then you can add some.
For me, the garlic powder, red pepper infused olive oil and cream cheese are what put this recipe into the higher echelon of stove top mac and cheese. I like a black pepper too but some family members don't. You can put a grinder on the table for those that do. Enjoy!
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