Eating a bowl of mac and cheese is like taking a trip down memory lane. Think back to those childhood dinners where a steaming pot of macaroni and cheese awaited, its irresistible allure of gooey, cheesy goodness promising pure comfort. Now, imagine recreating that nostalgic magic with our exclusive 3-ingredient mac-hack. You read that correctly: just three simple ingredients lead to culinary bliss. We've stripped away the complexity (no roux needed!) without compromising on flavor, using only the essentials — milk, cheese, and pasta — to craft a quick and easy meal that surpasses the boxed version in every way.

Quick Info

⏱️ 15 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 83%

Nutrition

1043 cal • 48g protein • 97g carbs • 47g fat

Tags

[North American] • [Vegetarian] • [5 Ingredients or Less] • [Easy] • [Under 30 Minutes] • [Dinner] • [Sides] • [Under 15 Minutes]

Ingredients

• 5 cups milk
• 1 lb dry elbow macaroni
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions Preview

1. In a large pot, bring the milk to a boil.
2. Add the pasta and stir constantly until th…
3. Turn off the heat, then add the cheddar. S…

…and 1 more step

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Recipe by: Alvin Zhou • From: Tasty