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3-ingredient Mac & Cheese

Eating a bowl of mac and cheese is like taking a trip down memory lane. Think back to those childhood dinners where a steaming pot of macaroni and cheese awaited, its irresistible allure of gooey, cheesy goodness promising pure comfort. Now, imagine recreating that nostalgic magic with our exclusive 3-ingredient mac-hack. You read that correctly: just three simple ingredients lead to culinary bliss. We've stripped away the complexity (no roux needed!) without compromising on flavor, using only the essentials — milk, cheese, and pasta — to craft a quick and easy meal that surpasses the boxed version in every way.

Tasty Team
84% would make again
Total Time

15 minutes

15 min

Prep Time

5 minutes

5 min

Cook Time

10 minutes

10 min

3-ingredient Mac & Cheese
Total Time

15 minutes

15 min

Prep Time

5 minutes

5 min

Cook Time

10 minutes

10 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 5 cups milk (1 ¼ L)
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni (455 g), dry
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (200 g)

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 1043
  • Fat 47g
  • Carbs 97g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 18g
  • Protein 48g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. In a large pot, bring the milk to a boil.
  2. Add the pasta and stir constantly until the pasta is cooked, about 10 minutes.
  3. Turn off the heat, then add the cheddar. Stir until the cheese is melted and the pasta is evenly coated.
  4. Enjoy!
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3-ingredient Mac & Cheese