One-pot Mac and cheese
This easy, ultra creamy one-pot mac and cheese is a huge crowd pleaser and perfect comfort food. And you cook everything in one pot in less than 15 minutes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 452kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups full-fat milk, plus more if you need to thin the sauce
- 2 cups water
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fine salt, or to taste
- 1 lb (450 grams) macaroni pasta
- 2 cups (120 grams) grated cheddar
- ⅔ cup (120 grams) cream cheese
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more to serve (optional)
- freshly grated black pepper
Instructions
- Add the milk, water, garlic powder, and salt to a large pot to Dutch oven and bring to the boil, then lower the heat down to medium low.
- Add the macaroni pasta, and cook stirring frequently, until al dente. Cooking time depends also on the pasta brand, please keep an eye on it. If the pasta seems too dry, stir a touch of milk in as needed.
- Turn the heat off, take it off the stove and stir the cheese in quickly until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with more freshly ground black pepper if you wish and extra parmesan cheese. Enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition facts: the nutrition values are for one serving and they are based on an online nutrition calculator (parmesan is included). However, it’s an estimate only and it should not be considered as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Please see my disclosure policies.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 1mg