Description
Quick, creamy, and ultra-cheesy — this One Pot Mac & Cheese is comfort food made easy! Perfect for busy weeknights. 🧀✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine macaroni, milk, butter, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the macaroni is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 8–10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately.
Notes
💡 Tip: For extra flavor, stir in cooked bacon, sautéed onions, or a pinch of mustard powder. One pot means minimal cleanup!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Comfort Food, Quick Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one pot mac and cheese, quick mac and cheese, creamy pasta, comfort food, easy weeknight dinner