5-Ingredient Mac and Cheese
Servings: servings
Quick, creamy, and incredibly delicious, this 5-ingredient mac and cheese is the perfect kid-friendly meal! Your little ones will love its cheesy flavour, and you'll love how fast it comes together. Make a double batch and you can send the leftovers in their lunchbox tomorrow!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni pasta (I use fibre-enriched or whole-wheat)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup partly skimmed 2% evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter with evaporated milk.
- When butter is melted and mixture is hot and steaming, turn the heat down to low. Add the cooked pasta to the saucepan and stir well.
- Add about a quarter of the shredded cheese. Stir until melted and combined. Repeat until all of the cheese is added and noodles are coated with cheese sauce.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 568IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 2mg
