Easy 4-Ingredient Stovetop Mac & Cheese
This quick and easy recipe is perfect for days after coming home from work. In this post, I will share my simple, 4 ingredient stovetop mac & cheese recipe!
Equipment
- 1 3qt Saucepan
- 1 Slotted Spoon
- Measuring Cups/Spoons
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Cold Water (for boiling)
- 2 Cups Small Elbow Macaroni
- 1/2 Cup Cream Cheese
- 1 Pkg bettergoods Farmhouse Style Shredded Cheddar, Gouda, and Gruyere Cheeses (or your favorite 7-8oz shredded cheese blend)
- 1 TSP Morton Season-All (or your favorite Salt & Pepper seasoning blend)
- 1 TSP Iodized Salt (for boiling)
- Reserve Hot Pasta Water (approx 3/4 to 1 cup)
Instructions
- To the 3qt saucepan, add 4 cups of cold water and warm on high heat until boiling briskly.
- Once boiling briskly, add 1 TSP iodized salt to water and stir around until well dispersed.
- Reduce heat to medium / medium-high and cook noodles slightly longer than al dente (approx. 10 minutes) while stirring frequently to avoid clumping.***
- Remove from heat while reserving remaining hot pasta water and noodles in pot, then add cream cheese, salt + pepper blend and shredded cheese blend to pot
- Stir added ingredients around until the cheeses are fully melted, the seasoning is well-incorporated and you achieve a creamy/velvety texture.
- Allow cheese sauce to thicken for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
***Recipe was tested using a gas range. Exact cook times will vary slightly if using an electric range or induction burner.
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