3-Ingredient Stovetop Mac and Cheese
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A quick and creamy stovetop mac and cheese recipe made with just three simple ingredients. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or a dorm room meal.
- Author: katereilly
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain well.
- Return the drained macaroni to the pot.
- Add milk and shredded cheddar cheese to the pot.
- Stir constantly over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of cheddar cheeses.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more milk.
- This recipe is easily doubled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg