One Pot Mac and Cheese
Quick and easy one pot mac and cheese recipe, made with simple ingredients on stovetop. It's a delicious 30 minute weeknight meal and super cheesy & creamy!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Milk Whole
- 1 ¾ cups Water
- 8 oz Small pasta E.g. macaroni, ditalni, small shells, Uncooked
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Ginger powder
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Butter Unsalted
- 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese Shredded
- ¼ cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded
Instructions
- In a large nonstick pot, add milk, 1 cup water, pasta, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mustard, butter and mix.
- Cook over medium high heat, mixing frequently to prevent pasta from sticking to the pot OR forming lumps OR boiling over.
- Continue cooking until until pasta is fully cooked (usually takes about 10 minutes). If the pasta is still not fully cooked, add more water (¼ cup at a time)
- Once pasta is fully cooked, turn off the heat.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese and mix until all the cheese is melted into a creamy, cheesy sauce.
- Garnish with dried parsley or chives or basil. Enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- This tastes best when served fresh but leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 162mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Calcium: 448mg | Iron: 0.3mg