Creamy One Pot Mac and Cheese Ready in Just 20 Minutes
A quick and easy one pot mac and cheese recipe that’s creamy, delicious, and ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (200 grams)
- 2 1/2 cups milk (600 ml)
- 1 cup water (240 ml)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (150 grams)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine macaroni, milk, water, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in butter and cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a keto version, replace macaroni with cauliflower florets.
- Use low-fat cheese and milk for a low-calorie option.
- Add turkey bacon for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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