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.
Total Time
15 minutes
15 min
Prep Time
5 minutes
5 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
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 803
- Fat 27g
- Carbs 100g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 18g
- Protein 37g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a large pot, bring the milk to a boil.
- Add the pasta and stir constantly until the pasta is cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, then add the cheddar. Stir until the cheese is melted and the pasta is evenly coated.
- Enjoy!
- Cook smarter, not harder. Use our AI chef Botatouille on the Tasty app. Download now.
