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3-ingredient Mac & Cheese

Nothing says comforting and classic like mac and cheese. Remember when you were a little kid and you sat down at the dinner table? There it was: a glorious pot of mac and cheese. Ooey, gooey, and oh-so-delightful. Well, we’re taking you back there with our 3-ingredient mac-hack. That’s right: only three ingredients to bliss. It’s so good, you’ll never go back to the boxed stuff!

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 803
  • Fat 27g
  • Carbs 100g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Sugar 18g
  • Protein 37g

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