4.5 from 12 votes
Creamy Mac and Cheese
Almost as easy as boxed Mac and cheese, but WAY better, this creamy Mac and cheese has a few secret ingredients that set it apart from other recipes. This is so creamy and delicious, it’s the only Mac and cheese recipe you’ll want!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 404 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt generously, then add the macaroni. Cook until al dente, then drain.
- Return the pasta to the pan and set over medium heat. Add the butter and the egg yolk and stir vigorously until it is completely combined and the butter is melted.
- Stir in the evaporated milk, cheese and mustard.
- Stir constantly until the cheese is melted and has formed a creamy sauce.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Notes
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 of recipe
Calories
404kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
540mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 540mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.