Skillet Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Skillet Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 3 ½ cups water; 1 (12-ounce) (12-ounce) can evaporated milk; 12 ounces (about 3 cups) elbow macaroni; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; ¼ teaspoon hot sauce; 6 ounces cheddar cheese; 6 ounces Monterey jack cheese; 2 tablespoons butter; Ground black pepper to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings
6 Servings
Calories
542 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Skillet Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

Servings

3 ½ cups water plus extra if needed
1 (12-ounce) (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
12 ounces (about 3 cups) elbow macaroni
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon hot sauce
6 ounces cheddar cheese shredded (1 1/2 cups)
6 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons butter cut into small chunks
Ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Bring 3 1/2 cups water, 1 cup of the evaporated milk, the macaroni, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat. Cook at a vigorous simmer, stirring often, until the macaroni is tender and the liquid has thickened, 9 to 12 minutes.
Whisk the remaining 1/2 cup evaporated milk, the cornstarch, mustard and hot sauce together in a small bowl, then stir into the skillet. Continue to simmer slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
Off the heat, stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack, one handful at a time, adding water as needed to adjust the consistency of the sauce (I didn’t need any additional water when I made it). Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ham and Pea Variation: follow the recipe, adding 4 ounces deli-style baked ham, diced medium, and 1/2 cup frozen peas to the skillet with the cornstarch mixture in step 2.

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 542kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 630mg (26%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%)