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4-Ingredient Mac and Cheese
Cheese, Pasta
Ingredients
6 ounces (170g) elbow macaroni
Salt
6 ounces (180ml) evaporated milk
6 ounces (170g) grated mild or medium cheddar cheese, or any good melting cheese, such as Fontina, Gruyère, or Jack
Directions
Place the macaroni in a saucepan or skillet and add just enough cold water to cover.
Add a pinch of salt and bring it to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently.
Continue to cook, stirring, until the water has been almost completely absorbed and the macaroni is just shy of al dente, about 6 minutes.
Immediately add the evaporated milk and bring it to a boil.
Add the cheese. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring continuously, until the cheese is melted and the liquid has reduced to a creamy sauce, about 2 minutes longer.
Season to taste with more salt and serve immediately.
Notes
If you are willing to kick the total ingredients up to more than three, try a good dash of hot sauce, some mustard powder, or a little knob of butter stirred in with the evaporated milk.
Nutrition
(per serving)
699 Calories 37g Fat 57g Carbs 34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories 699
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37g 47%
Saturated Fat 21g 103%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 1238mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 34g
Vitamin C 2mg 9%
Calcium 861mg 66%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 415mg 9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.