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3-Ingredient Stovetop Mac and Cheese

AmericanMain Course / SideEasy
Prep
min
Cook
15 min
Total
15 min
Serves
2
  • 6 oz (170g)elbow macaroni
  • pinchsalt
  • 6 oz (180ml)evaporated milk
  • 6 oz (170g)grated mild or medium cheddar cheese (or Fontina, Gruyère, or Jack)
  1. 1Place macaroni in a medium saucepan and add just enough cold water to cover. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Cook until water is almost completely absorbed and macaroni is just shy of al dente, about 6 minutes.
  2. 2Immediately add evaporated milk and bring to a boil. Add cheese. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continuously, until cheese is melted and liquid has reduced to a creamy sauce, about 2 more minutes.
  3. 3Season to taste with salt and serve immediately.

Notes

Optional add-ins: hot sauce, mustard powder, or a knob of butter stirred in with the evaporated milk.