Easy Homemade Stovetop Mac and Cheese
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
478 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Homemade Stovetop Mac and Cheese
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This easy and delicious homemade Stovetop Mac and Cheese is so good, you'll want to replace those blue boxes in your pantry. It uses real cheese and a handful of shelf-stable ingredients you can keep stocked in your pantry for whenever a craving hits.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces macaroni (such as elbows, small shells or wagon wheels)
- 1 large egg
- 6 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded (preferably medium or mild)
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Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta until al dente and drain. Return to the pot.
- Whisk together the egg, milk, salt, mustard, and hot sauce. Stir into the pasta and add the cheese. Over low heat continue to stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until silky and creamy. The sauce will thicken more as it sits. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The serving size for this recipe is based on 4 moderate servings (because it is fairly rich), however you could also divide it into 3 somewhat generous servings if you are really hungry!
- I've tried this recipe with sharp cheddar alone, and it was too sharp for my taste. I prefer medium or mild cheddar cheese. You can also do a combination of cheeses, such as sharp cheddar and Monterey jack, to mellow out the sharpness.
- Use half a 12-ounce can of evaporated milk for this recipe (save the other half in the fridge to make more mac and cheese!). You can also grab a 5-ounce can and add a splash of regular milk to yield 6 fluid ounces or ¾ cup (still delicious!).
- There's a small amount of dry mustard in the recipe to enhance the flavor, but it's not overpowering. If you don't have dry mustard, you could replace it a couple teaspoons of prepared Dijon or yellow mustard, or omit it entirely.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
478kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
691mg
(29%)
Potassium
130mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 691mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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