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One Pot Stove Top Creamy Mac and Cheese

Throw away the box and make this creamy, cheesy, easy one-pot stove-top macaroni and cheese from scratch! Made just as fast as storebought but tastes a million times better, is easily customizable, and is loved by kids and adults alike.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5 -6 servings
Calories: 188 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pasta
  • 3 cups 12 oz elbow pasta
  • 2 cups 480 mL chicken broth
  • 2 cups 480 mL milk or half and half
  • 2/3 cup 6 oz evaporated milk
Cheese Sauce
  • 4 tbsp 50 g butter
  • 1 cup 113 g sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup 57 g mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup 57 g American cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup 60 mL milk, as needed
Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2-1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dill weed
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a medium-sized Dutch oven add the pasta, chicken stock, and milk. Bring to a boil.
  2. Once at a rolling boil, bring the temperature down to medium-low and let the pasta simmer until cooked through by your pasta's package directions.
  3. Take the pot off the heat and mix in the butter with a wooden spoon. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheeses at a time, making sure to melt the cheese down after each addition.
  4. Season to taste with spices, salt, and pepper.
  5. Serve hot. Keeps in the fridge for 5 days in an airtight container.

Notes

  • The sauce thickens up when it cools. Stir in a hearty splash of milk and reheat over medium-low heat or in the microwave.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 291mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 188kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 291mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.