Description
This One Pot Mac And Cheese is the ultimate comfort food with tender pasta and a rich cheese blend. It’s an easy yummy Mac And Cheese dish that’s perfect as a pot Mac And Cheese recipe. Enjoy this homemade macaroni and cheese sauce for a simple cheese pasta dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2–1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2–1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese see note 1
- 1–1/2 cups freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese see note 2
- Hot sauce optional for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour, garlic powder, ground mustard, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk to form a roux and cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the whole milk and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni. Cook for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the mozzarella, sharp Cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Serve immediately with hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- Hot sauce is optional and can be served on the side for extra flavor
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 630kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1292.7mg
- Fat: 30.8g
- Carbohydrates: 56.5g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Protein: 31.1g
- Cholesterol: 91.2mg