SINGLE SERVING MAC & CHEESE
easy | one-pot | stovetop recipe
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ABOUT THIS MAC & CHEESE FOR ONE!
It's one-pot.
Made on the stovetop.
Uses pantry staples.
Made-from-scratch.
Super easy!
INGREDIENTS
- PASTA WITH NOOKS & CRANNIES
- BUTTER
- FLOUR
- GARLIC POWDER
- PAPRIKA
- GROUND MUSTARD
- MILK
- CHEESE
- SALT & PEPPER
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01
Start by cooking the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain the pasta & set aside.
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02
Melt the butter in a pot & add the flour and spices to make roux. Then, slowly whisk in the milk & stir until the sauce is thickened.
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03
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese until the sauce is smooth.
Tip - taste and add more salt, pepper, & spices if necessary.
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04
Lastly, fold in the cooked pasta. Stir until the pasta is completely coated. Enjoy immediately and leave the dishes for later. ;)
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VARIATIONS
Top with buttery breadcrumbs.
Add bacon, chicken, ground beef, or any other meat you like!
Add veggies like peas, onions, or jalapeños.
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TIP!
Always grate your own cheese! It's the best way to get creamy stovetop macaroni and cheese without a grainy texture.
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CAN I DOUBLE THIS RECIPE?
Yes! To make stovetop macaroni & cheese for two, simply double all of the ingredients. Works like a charm!
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I'M SARA LYNN
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