Five-Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe
Five-Ingredient Mac and Cheese
This homemade stovetop mac and cheese is almost as quick and just as easy as the boxed stuff, but oh, so much better.
Serves: 6Prep: 5 minutesCook: 15 minutesTotal: 20 minutesDifficulty: Easy
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- Salt
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 1⁄2 cups whole milk
- 2 oz. cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
- Bring large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt and cook macaroni according to package directions, then drain.
- Meanwhile, in medium pot, heat milk over medium heat until it starts to steam. Reduce heat to low, then add cream cheese; stir until smooth. Add 1 cups cheese and stir until melted. Add remaining 1 cups cheese; stir until smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt, as needed.
- Return drained macaroni to empty pot, add sauce and stir until coated. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Serve, refrigerating any leftovers.
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- Salt
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 1⁄2 cups whole milk
- 2 oz. cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
- Bring large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt and cook macaroni according to package directions, then drain.
- Meanwhile, in medium pot, heat milk over medium heat until it starts to steam. Reduce heat to low, then add cream cheese; stir until smooth. Add 1 cups cheese and stir until melted. Add remaining 1 cups cheese; stir until smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt, as needed.
- Return drained macaroni to empty pot, add sauce and stir until coated. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Serve, refrigerating any leftovers.
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Sodium | 515mg |
| Total Fat | 24g |
| Saturated Fat | 13g |
| Protein | 21g |
| Cholesterol | 75mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 4g |
| Calories | 410 |