One Pot Mac and Cheese
Creamy, crunchy, and made with three different kinds of cheeses make this mac and cheese side dish a delicious delight.
Equipment
- Baking dish 3 quart (optional)
Ingredients
- 5 cups whole milk
- 4 cups medium pasta shells uncooked
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
Optional
- 2 tbsp plain bread crumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Preparing the Mac and Cheese Pasta Shells
- In a large pot, add milk, uncooked medium pasta shells, salt, and pepper.
- Cook over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then cook for 9 minutes, stirring constantly.
- After 9 minutes, turn the heat to medium-low. Cook for 7 more minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the extra sharp cheddar cheese, sharp white cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese to the thickened milk and cooked pasta shells.
- Stir until cheese is melted, and pasta shells are coated with cheese.
Optional - Add the Bread Crumbs
- Transfer the mac and cheese into an oven-safe baking dish.
- Sprinkle the plain bread crumbs over the top of the mac and cheese.
- Spray cooking spray lightly across the top of the bread crumbs.
- Place in the oven under the broiler (on high heat) for about five minutes until the bread crumbs are browned to your liking.
- Keep watching the mac and cheese while it is under the broiler.
Notes
- Mac and cheese is a great side dish that goes with many entrées. Try it with meatloaf or pepper steak, or pulled pork.
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