One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese
One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 ounces short cut pasta
- as needed water, to cover pasta
- 12 fluid ounces evaporated milk
- 4 slices American cheese
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- to taste salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the dry short cut pasta to a wide-bottomed skillet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Pour in enough water to just cover the pasta. Be careful not to add too much water, as it will not be drained later.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, stir continuously until the water has almost completely evaporated. This process typically takes 8-10 minutes, or about the same time indicated on your pasta package for cooking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Pour in the evaporated milk and stir well to combine with the pasta.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the American cheese slices and the shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet. Continue to stir gently until all the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Taste the macaroni and cheese and add salt as needed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Serve hot and enjoy your easy one-pot macaroni and cheese!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese
- 8 ounces short cut pasta
- as needed water, to cover pasta
- 12 fluid ounces evaporated milk
- 4 slices American cheese
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- to taste salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the dry short cut pasta to a wide-bottomed skillet.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Pour in enough water to just cover the pasta. Be careful not to add too much water, as it will not be drained later.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, stir continuously until the water has almost completely evaporated. This process typically takes 8-10 minutes, or about the same time indicated on your pasta package for cooking.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Pour in the evaporated milk and stir well to combine with the pasta.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the American cheese slices and the shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet. Continue to stir gently until all the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Taste the macaroni and cheese and add salt as needed.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve hot and enjoy your easy one-pot macaroni and cheese!