Easy 5-Ingredient Mac & Cheese
No bechamel! No roux! This super easy 5-ingredient mac & cheese takes the fuss out! Add your own twist with bacon, andouille, or your favorite cheese!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 4 cups milk
- 12 oz elbow macaroni (Or small shell pasta, fusili, ditalini)
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional: Breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs for the top!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees & grease a large casserole dish
- Place a large pot over medium heat. Add the milk and bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally
- Turn the heat to medium-low, add the uncooked pasta, paprika, salt & pepper. Stir frequently until milk thickens to the consistency of thick maple syrup.
- Remove the pot from heat and add 2 cups of cheese. Stir to fully combine
- Transfer to the greased casserole dish and top with remaining cheese
- Cook, uncovered, until cheese is bubbly and beginning to toast, around 8-10 minutes.
- Cool 5-10 minutes before serving
Find it online: https://foodbyjoe.com/easy-5-ingredient-mac-cheese/