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4-Ingredient Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Creamy stovetop mac and cheese with elbow pasta, milk, cheddar and butter. Ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
  • 2 tbsp butter

Method
 

  1. Cook the macaroni in salted water until just tender and drain.
  2. Return the pot to low heat and add the butter and milk.
  3. When warm, add the cheese a handful at a time, stirring until melted.
  4. Stir in the pasta until coated in the sauce.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Notes

Shred the cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheese has coatings that make the sauce grainy.