One Pot Mac & Cheese
User Reviews
4.4
363 reviews
Good
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Total Time
15 mins
-
Servings
4 -6 servings
-
Course
Side Dish
One Pot Mac & Cheese
Report
One Pot Mac and Cheese is a quick and easy recipe you’ll turn to again and again! Serve it as a side dish or add some broccoli and protein to make it a meal.
Share:
Ingredients
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni or similar shaped pasta
- 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon butter optional
- 8-10 ounces freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt/Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place pasta in a 10-inch or 12-inch high-walled pan or skillet with just enough COLD water to cover. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently until almost all of the water has been absorbed by the pasta and is just shy of cooked.
- Immediately add all of the evaporated milk and optionally 1 tablespoon of butter; bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Add the cheese, reduce heat and stir continuously until the cheese is melted and reduced to a creamy sauce, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Using freshly shredded/grated cheese will result in the creamiest sauce. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that could cause the sauce to become grainy.
- We love a mixture of mild cheddar and sharp white cheddar, but use any good melting cheese(s) you like.
- To make this a complete meal, consider adding mix-ins such as thawed frozen peas, roasted broccoli, crumbled bacon, cubed ham, shredded chicken, etc, before serving.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
363 reviews
Good
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
