One Pot Mac and Cheese
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One Pot Mac and Cheese

Creamy, foolproof mac and cheese made in a single pot

Rich, creamy macaroni and cheese that's completely fuss-free with just one pot needed for cooking and serving.

18Min
4Servings
520Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendlyvegetarian
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Equipment

Large pot
Stovetop
Mixing spoon
Serving plate

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

elbow macaroni (dry)

450 g

sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

200 g

whole milk (cold)

480 ml

butter (room_temperature)

30 g

water (cold)

480 ml

salt (fine)

5 g

black pepper (ground)

2 g

Instructions

1

Combine pasta and liquids

Place dry pasta, water, milk, butter, and salt in a large pot.

2 min
2

Cook the pasta

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

10 minMedium-high heattimer 10 min
Stir every 1-2 minutes to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom
3

Add cheese

Reduce heat to low and gradually add shredded cheddar cheese while stirring until melted and creamy.

5 minLow heattimer 5 min
Add cheese gradually to ensure smooth melting without clumping
4

Season and serve

Season with black pepper to taste and serve immediately while hot and creamy.

1 min

Storage

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

Best served fresh. Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess.

Notes

This recipe is designed for maximum convenience with minimal cleanup

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