One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese
One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 cup elbow macaroni, dry
- 2 cups water, plus more as needed
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup milk, or cream
- 1 1/2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Add the dry elbow macaroni and 2 cups of water to a medium-sized pot or deep skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the water has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. If the water absorbs too quickly and the pasta is still firm, add a little more water, 1/4 cup at a time, until cooked through.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the butter until completely melted and combined with the pasta.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour in the milk or cream, then add the shredded white cheddar cheese and sharp cheddar cheese. Stir continuously with a spatula until both cheeses are fully melted and incorporated into a creamy, thick sauce that coats all the macaroni.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy one-pot macaroni and cheese!
⏱️ 1 min
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One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 cup elbow macaroni, dry
- 2 cups water, plus more as needed
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup milk, or cream
- 1 1/2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Add the dry elbow macaroni and 2 cups of water to a medium-sized pot or deep skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the water has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. If the water absorbs too quickly and the pasta is still firm, add a little more water, 1/4 cup at a time, until cooked through.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the butter until completely melted and combined with the pasta.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour in the milk or cream, then add the shredded white cheddar cheese and sharp cheddar cheese. Stir continuously with a spatula until both cheeses are fully melted and incorporated into a creamy, thick sauce that coats all the macaroni.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy one-pot macaroni and cheese!
⏱️ 1 min