Quick Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese PT20M https://img4.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1009/3f/5/383166/300x200x90.jpg Easy stovetop macaroni and cheese recipe with grated cheddar cheese, milk, butter, macaroni pasta, and cubed ham. Cheddar cheese can be notoriously stringy when melted. To keep the cheese from getting too stringy, it helps to coat it lightly with some flour or cornstarch. Adding some water to the sauce helps, as well as some lemon juice. Stirring encourages stringiness so keep the stirring to a minimum. 6 servings Ingredients: Freshly grated black pepper 1/4 cup ham, chopped into 1/4 inch cubes 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 1 1/4 cups milk, heated until steamy, but not simmering 2 tbsp. flour 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 tbsp. salt 2 quarts water 1 tsp. cornstarch 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, grated