Description
Creamy, cheesy, and super easy — this One Pot Mac and Cheese is ready in minutes and perfect for busy weeknights! 🧀✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 cups milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard or hot sauce
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add uncooked macaroni and milk, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most milk is absorbed.
- Lower heat and stir in cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and optional Dijon or hot sauce until creamy.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley or extra cheese if desired!
Notes
💡 Tip: This one-pot method is perfect for quick dinners — no draining, less cleanup, and still ultra creamy. Add cooked bacon, peas, or jalapeños for variety!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Comfort Food, Quick Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one pot mac and cheese, creamy pasta, quick dinner, easy comfort food, cheesy macaroni