One-Pot Mac and Cheese

  Dinner

Who likes cleaning up after making mac and cheese? Not this girl. This one-pot mac and cheese is a family favorite, and my 3-year-old is thrilled to see it coming to the dinner table. We love to add sliced smoked sausage to this creamy mac recipe!

One-Pot Mac and Cheese

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. Cook: 30 min.
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3-1/2 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
  • 4 ounces Velveeta, cubed
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Instructions

  • 1. In a Dutch oven, combine milk, water and macaroni; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until macaroni is tender and almost all the cooking liquid has been absorbed, 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheeses until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 344 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.

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