One Pot Mac and Cheese
17Min
4Servings
520Cal
EasyLevel
Kid friendlyvegetarian
#comfort-food#one-pot#quick#family-friendly
Equipment
Large pot
Stovetop
Cheese grater
Measuring cup
Kitchen scale
Wooden spoon
Ladle
Serving plates
Ingredients
Ingredients
elbow macaroni (dry)
450 g
milk (whole)
600 ml
cheddar cheese (shredded)
200 g
butter (unsalted)
30 g
all-purpose flour
15 g
salt
5 g
black pepper (ground)
2 g
Instructions
1
Prepare ingredients
Measure out all ingredients. Shred the cheddar cheese if not pre-shredded.
5 min
2
Cook pasta in milk
In a large pot, combine dry pasta, milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
8 minMedium heattimer 8 min
Stir frequently to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom
3
Add cheese and thicken
Once pasta is tender, reduce heat to low. Sprinkle in flour and stir until absorbed. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
3 minLow heattimer 3 min
Add cheese gradually for the smoothest texture
4
Serve immediately
Remove from heat and let stand for 1 minute. Stir once more and serve hot.
1 min
The sauce will thicken as it cools slightly
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 3 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway
Best enjoyed fresh. Reheating may require adding a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
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