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One-pot stovetop mac and cheese on a plate
Andrew Fowler

One-Pot Stovetop Mac and Cheese

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 can evaporated milk 12 oz
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 oz medium cheddar cheese finely grated
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water reserved if needed

Method
 

  1. Put macaroni, water, evaporated milk, salt, and mustard in heavy medium saucepan. Gently simmer over medium, stirring.
  2. Lower heat; cook uncovered 10 to 12 minutes, frequently stirring bottom, until pasta tender and liquid thickened but flowing. If thick before pasta softens, add reserved water 2 tablespoons at a time.
  3. Remove from heat; melt in butter.
  4. Add cheddar by handfuls, stirring smooth, then pepper.
  5. Stand 2 minutes; restir and serve from pot before sauce thickens too much.