One Pot White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
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One Pot White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
Description
This recipe cooks dry macaroni noodles in a combination of vegetable broth, water, and salt until tender, with occasional stirring to prevent sticking. After the pasta is almost al dente, milk and shredded sharp white cheddar cheese are stirred in along with ground mustard, black pepper, and smoked paprika. The cheese melts into the noodles creating a creamy sauce that coats each piece.
The sharpness of the cheddar enhances the flavor, making the dish savory and well-rounded. The ground mustard and smoked paprika add depth and a subtle smoky note. Cooking everything in one pot simplifies the process while creating a smooth, cheesy texture without separate sauce preparation.
This mac and cheese can be served on its own as a comforting meal or side dish. The leftovers reheat well but may thicken as they cool, so stirring in a little milk when reheating helps restore creaminess.
Ingredients
- 1 lb macaroni noodles dry
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- 3 cups cheddar cheese the sharper the cheese the more flavorful the dish, shredded, sharp, white
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- ¼ tsp black pepper ground
- ⅛ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Add macaroni, vegetable broth water and salt to a large pot and mix thoroughly. Heat over high heat until the liquid boils - stirring occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking
- Once boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pot and simmer for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After 6 minutes, pasta should be tender and almost completely cooked. If you selected larger noodles you may need to let it simmer for couple more minutes.
- Once the noodles are cooked to slightly al dente, turn off the heat, leave pot on stove and pour in the milk, shredded cheese, ground mustard, black pepper and smoked paprika.
- Mix continuously until all of the cheese has melted. Take off the stove and serve immediately!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8g | |
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1106mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 333mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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