One-Pot Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

Name: One-Pot Mac 'n' Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups whole milk; 3/4 pound elbow macaroni (about 3 cups); 8 ounces mild Cheddar, shredded (about 3 cups); 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella, shredded (about 1 cup); 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Large pinch cayenne pepper; Large pinch freshly grated nutmeg; Kosher salt

Servings: persons

4 cups whole milk
3/4 pound elbow macaroni (about 3 cups)
8 ounces mild Cheddar, shredded (about 3 cups)
3 ounces part-skim mozzarella, shredded (about 1 cup)
2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Large pinch cayenne pepper
Large pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt

1
Put the milk and macaroni in a medium saucepan.
2
Bring the milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to keep the macaroni from clumping, then cook, stirring frequently, until the macaroni is tender and the milk has thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, 4 to 5 minutes.
3
Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the Cheddar, mozzarella, cream cheese, butter, mustard, cayenne, nutmeg and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and stir until smooth, thick and creamy.
4
Serve hot.
5
(The dish will thicken as it cools; thin it out with a little hot water if desired.)

536

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups whole milk, 3/4 pound elbow macaroni (about 3 cups), 8 ounces mild Cheddar, shredded (about 3 cups), 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella, shredded (about 1 cup), and more.

Yes, One-Pot Mac 'n' Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

One-Pot Mac 'n' Cheese

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