Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese (Boiled in Milk)
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4.7
Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese (Boiled in Milk)
Description
Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese (Boiled in Milk) starts by boiling elbow macaroni in a seasoned milk mixture with butter, garlic powder, and onion powder, which cooks the pasta slowly and allows it to absorb the flavors. Frequent stirring and monitoring the liquid ensures the noodles don’t dry out as they soften over about 20 minutes. Once the pasta is cooked and the liquid is sufficiently creamy, cream cheese is stirred in to create a smooth base before adding shredded cheddar cheese that melts into a rich, cheesy sauce. The dish is then covered briefly to allow the cheese to meld fully with the pasta.
The flavor is mild and creamy, with a gentle savory depth from the dairy and subtle hints of garlic and onion powder. This method avoids draining cooked pasta by cooking it in milk, resulting in a more cohesive, moist macaroni and cheese without separate sauce preparation.
This dish can be served as a comforting side or a simple main meal. It pairs well with steamed vegetables or a crisp salad to balance the richness. Serve immediately while creamy, as it thickens upon standing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 2 ½-3 cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a saucepan combine a pinch of salt, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, butter and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add in macaroni noodles, reduce heat to low.
- Continue to simmer stirring frequently until noodles are cooked (about 20 minutes).
- Watch to make sure the liquid doesn’t completely evaporate. You can add extra milk ¼ cup at a time if the liquid is low.
- Once the pasta is cooked, ensure the noodles are not dry. They should be as moist as the photo above before adding cheese. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese. Cover for 3 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 470IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 222mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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