Description
A quick and easy creamy mac and cheese recipe made in one pot, perfect for family dinners and weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat.
- Stir in the milk, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Gradually add the cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni back into the pot and mix until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Notes
Customize with veggies, spices, or toppings like turkey bacon or breadcrumbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg