Miracle Mac and Cheese

4.36 from 105 votes

Miracle Mac and Cheese is a quick and easy way to make creamy macaroni and cheese, in one pot, with only a few ingredients, and no processed cheese!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Servings:

Calories: 409.48kcal

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups milk divided, $0.70
2 cups dry macaroni about 1/2 lb. $0.65
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese $1.25
3/4 tsp salt $0.04
1 tsp Dijon mustard optional $0.04
1/4 tsp smoked paprika optional $0.02
10-15 cranks fresh cracked pepper optional $0.02

Instructions

Combine the dry macaroni and 2 cups of milk in a medium pot. Place a lid on top and bring it up to a boil over medium/high heat while occasionally stirring.
As soon as it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and let simmer, stirring often, until the pasta is tender (about 10 minutes). Make sure to stir often during this process to keep the pasta from clumping or sticking to the bottom of the pot. Promptly replace the lid each time you finish stirring to help hold in the steam.
Once the pasta is soft and has absorbed most of the milk, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and dijon, or the spices of your choice. If the mixture begins to look dry, add the remaining 1/4 cup of milk.
Turn the heat off and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Adapted from Revolutionary Mac & Cheese from Macaroni & Cheesecake

Nutrition

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