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No-boil, no-bake, one-pan mac and cheese is not just possibly simple, but simply possible! On top of producing awesome taste and texture, the whole procedure only took a few minutes longer than the boxed stuff; not to mention we avoided about a dozen ingredients we probably shouldn’t be eating. Just make sure to grate your own (high-quality) Cheddar and turn off the heat as soon as the cheese melts, and the process should go smoothly.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch dried mustard (Optional)
- 1 very small pinch ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded white Cheddar cheese
Directions
Step 1
Bring milk, salt, cayenne, mustard, nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon butter to a simmer in a pot over medium heat. Stir in macaroni. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until firm yet tender to the bite, about 8 minutes. Do not undercook.
Step 2
Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and toast until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir cheeses into the cooked macaroni. Reduce heat to low and stir just until melted. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 3 minutes. Uncover, stir, and season to taste.
Step 4
Spoon mac and cheese into warm serving bowls; sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs on top.
Chef’s Notes:
If replacing kosher with fine salt, use 1/2 teaspoon.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 539 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat35g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat21g | 107% |
| Cholesterol101mg | 34% |
| Sodium987mg | 43% |
| Total Carbohydrate36g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars7g | |
| Protein25g | |
| Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
| Calcium600mg | 46% |
| Iron1mg | 8% |
| Potassium301mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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