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Easy 3-Ingredient Mac and Cheese
A creamy one-pot macaroni and cheese made with whole milk, elbow macaroni and cheddar cheese in approximately 18 minutes.
Prep time
3 min
Cook time
15 min
Total time
18 min
Yield
6
Ingredients
6
Steps
5
Filed under: pasta, american, stovetop, pasta noodles, cheese.
Source channel: The Cooking Foodie
Key ingredients
whole milk, elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, shredded, Salt,, Black pepper,.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (1 litre) whole milk
- 12 oz (340 g) elbow macaroni
- 7 oz (200 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt, to taste (optional)
- Black pepper, to taste (optional)
- Paprika, to taste (optional)
Method
- Pour the whole milk into a large saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat. Stir regularly and watch carefully so the milk does not scorch or boil over.
- Add the elbow macaroni and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pasta is tender and most of the milk has been absorbed. Do not drain the pasta.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the shredded cheddar and stir until completely melted and creamy.
- Season with salt, black pepper and paprika if desired. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.