Miracle Mac and Cheese

Name: Miracle Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups milk, divided; 2 cups dry macaroni (about 1/2 lb.); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp Dijon mustard, optional; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, optional; 10-15 cranks fresh cracked pepper, optional

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4
Calories
40948 kcal
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Miracle Mac and Cheese

Iris Warren

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Miracle Mac and Cheese is a quick and easy way to make creamy macaroni and cheese, in one pot, with only a few ingredients, and no processed cheese!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 1/4 cups milk, divided $0.70
2 cups dry macaroni (about 1/2 lb.) $0.65
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese $1.25
3/4 tsp salt $0.04
1 tsp Dijon mustard, optional $0.04
1/4 tsp smoked paprika, optional $0.02
10-15 cranks fresh cracked pepper, optional $0.02

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Instructions

Combine the dry macaroni and 2 cups of milk in a medium pot. Place a lid on top and bring it up to a boil over medium/high heat while occasionally stirring.
As soon as it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and let simmer, stirring often, until the pasta is tender (about 10 minutes). Make sure to stir often during this process to keep the pasta from clumping or sticking to the bottom of the pot. Promptly replace the lid each time you finish stirring to help hold in the steam.
Once the pasta is soft and has absorbed most of the milk, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and dijon, or the spices of your choice. If the mixture begins to look dry, add the remaining 1/4 cup of milk.
Turn the heat off and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Serve immediately.