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One-Pot Creamy Macaroni & Cheese

Name: One-Pot Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz Macaroni or Short Pasta; 1.5 cups Milk; 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1.5 tbsp Butter

Tender elbow macaroni simmered right in milk and butter, finished with melted cheddar.

Prep: 2 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Serves: 2

Serving Size:

225

Calories

11g

Protein

21g

Carbs

13g

Fat

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Ingredients

Pantry & GrainsMacaroni or Short Pasta

6 oz

DairyMilk

1.5 cups

DairyCheddar Cheese

1 cup shredded

DairyButter

1.5 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1:Combine pasta, milk, and 1 cup water in a pot; bring to a gentle simmer stirring constantly.

Step 2:Cook for 8 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed into a creamy base.

Step 3:Stir in butter until melted.

Step 4:Take off heat and fold in cheddar cheese until completely smooth and velvety.

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