One Pot Mac and Cheese

One Pot Mac and Cheese

20Min
4Servings
485Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendlyvegetarian
#one-pot#comfort-food#quick#family-friendly

Equipment

Large pot
Stove
Mixing spoon
Measuring cup
Measuring spoon
Mixing bowl
Serving plate

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

elbow macaroni (dry)

450 g

whole milk (room_temperature)

500 ml

sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

200 g

parmesan cheese (grated)

50 g

unsalted butter (room_temperature)

30 g

all-purpose flour (dry)

30 g

garlic powder (dry)

3 g

onion powder (dry)

2 g

dijon mustard (room_temperature)

5 g

salt (dry)

5 g

black pepper (ground)

2 g

Instructions

1

Prepare ingredients

Gather all ingredients and measure them out. Shred the cheddar cheese if not pre-shredded.

2

Cook pasta and make sauce base

In a large pot, combine the dry pasta, milk, butter, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.

15 minMedium heattimer 15 min
Stir frequently to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom
3

Add cheese and finish

Once pasta is tender, reduce heat to low and gradually add the shredded cheddar and parmesan, stirring until completely melted and creamy. Serve immediately.

5 minLow heattimer 5 min
Add cheese gradually to prevent clumping

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway

Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess

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