Description
A simple and comforting dish made with elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, and milk, all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 cups water or broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the elbow macaroni and 4 cups of water or broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reduce the heat.
- Add the butter, garlic powder, and milk to the pot.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and mix until everything is melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a creamier version, add more milk or cheese. You can also incorporate different cheeses for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg