Stovetop Mac and Cheese—This is the creamiest, cheesiest, EASIEST stovetop mac and cheese ever!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 527kcal
Author: Lucy Brewer
Ingredients
1cupwater
1 12-ouncecan full-fat evaporated milk
8ouncesmacaroni noodles
4tablespoonsunsalted butter
1 ½cupsshredded American cheese
1 ½cupsextra-sharp Cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Bring water and milk to a boil in medium pot over high heat. Stir in macaroni and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, until noodles are slightly more than al dente, about 8 minutes.
Stir in butter and American cheese until melted. Remove pot from heat and stir in Cheddar cheese until just mixed in, then cover the pot and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
Remove lid and stir macaroni until sauce is creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.