Description
A quick and comforting one-pot mac and cheese that delivers a creamy, cheesy experience with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni/pasta of your choice
- 3 cups water
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2.5 cups sharp cheddar (freshly grated)
- 2 cups mozzarella (freshly grated)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1.5 tbsp paprika (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1.5 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Grate the cheese and prepare all the ingredients.
- In a wide heavy-bottomed pot, add the macaroni pasta and pour in the water.
- Over medium high heat, bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low.
- Cook the pasta per package instructions or until al dente, ensuring some water remains.
- Add the cream and spices to the pot, stirring until all the cheese melts and the mixture becomes glossy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with more cheese.
Notes
For an extra silkiness, use freshly grated cheese and maintain low heat when adding ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, comfort food, one pot meal, quick dinner, creamy pasta