One-Pan Mac & Cheese
One-Pan Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups small shell pasta
- 3 1/2 cups chicken stock, or enough to cover pasta
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- 1
Add the small shell pasta into a deep skillet or pot.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Pour in the chicken stock, ensuring it visually covers the pasta. Add the half and half to the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper to the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Stir all the ingredients together with a wooden spoon until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the liquid has significantly reduced and the pasta is al dente.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Remove the lid. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese into the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Stir the cheeses into the pasta until they are completely melted and a creamy cheese sauce has formed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the one-pan mac & cheese immediately as a main dish or a hearty side.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
One-Pan Mac & Cheese
- 2 1/2 cups small shell pasta
- 3 1/2 cups chicken stock, or enough to cover pasta
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- 1
Add the small shell pasta into a deep skillet or pot.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Pour in the chicken stock, ensuring it visually covers the pasta. Add the half and half to the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper to the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Stir all the ingredients together with a wooden spoon until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the liquid has significantly reduced and the pasta is al dente.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Remove the lid. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese into the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Stir the cheeses into the pasta until they are completely melted and a creamy cheese sauce has formed.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the one-pan mac & cheese immediately as a main dish or a hearty side.