Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 16 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 cups)
• + 1 more ingredients
• • 1 ½ pounds elbow macaroni pasta

Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions. Drain pasta and return to the pot over very low heat. Add remaining ingredients and stir until cheese is melted. Season with additional salt and freshly ground black ...

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