One Pot Mac and Cheese
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Today, I introduce you to the homemade one pot mac and cheese recipe. Â In order to achieve the one pot requirement, the noodles are cooked in the milk – genius, right? Â The starch from the pasta helps thicken the milk. The milk works as the liquid to cook the pasta and also gets absorbed into the pasta. Â Then you just add a little salt, butter, and mustard powder to flavor. Â Finally, it’s time for the cheese portion of this mac and cheese. Â You use some Monterrey jack cheese and some cheddar cheese. That is it.
It’s definitely better than the boxed mac and cheese. Â Me and the hubby liked it. However, the kids were not so hot on it. Â So no guarantees if you serve it to your kiddos. Â My munchkins said, “It’s tooooo cheesy”! Â Say what? Oh well, points for a parent pleasing mac and cheese recipe, right? Â I added bacon to the top of mine. Â I do think you need to add something to this one pot mac and cheese to balance the cheesy aspect. Some ham would also be a great addition.

Ingredients to make One Pot Mac and Cheese
- ELBOW MACARONI OR SHELL PASTA
- SKIM MILK
- BUTTER
- DRIED MUSTARD
- SALT
- MONTERREY JACK CHEESE
- CHEDDAR CHEESE

One Pot Mac and Cheese
Real Mom Kitchen
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni or shell pasta
- 2 cups skim milk plus more if needed
- 1 Tbsp butter
- ½ tsp dried mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup Monterrey jack cheese grated
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place uncooked macaroni in a colander and rinse with water, then allow to drain.
- In a large sauce pan, add the macaroni, milk, butter, dried mustard, and salt.
- Bring to a simmer cover medium heat. Once it comes to a simmer, turn down to low.
- It this point you need to say right by the pot and stir. You will stir for 15-20 minutes until the milk is mostly absorbed and the pasta is tender. You can add more milk if needed. Stirring will prevent a sticky burnt mess.
- Add the cheese and stir to combine.
- Remove the pot from the heat and cover with the lid and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir and taste. Add more salt if necessary. Will serve 4.
Recipe adapted from White On Rice Couple.