EASY STOVE TOP MACARONI & CHEESE FOR ONE OR TWO
This is one of my favorite week night dinners. I usually eat the whole thing myself since I live on my own, but it could be shared as a side dish. This recipe is easy to change up by substituting a different cheese or vegetable, or using different shapes of pasta (or filled pasta, such as tortellini). Try an Italian blend with Parmesan for an easy Alfredo. I also like to sprinkle on some bacon bits at the end before putting it in the oven.
Provided by SarahCKS
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 10m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Start a small saucepan of water to boil on the stove.
- In a second small saucepan, combine oil (or butter), cheese and half n' half. Add cayenne pepper to the mix now, if using. Cover and set the burner temperature to a low heat. I use heat level 2 or 3 out of 10 on my electric stove. Err on the side of too low if you're making this dish for the first time.
- When the pan of water comes to a boil, add the pasta and vegetables and cook according to the pasta package directions for al dente, probably around 10 minutes.
- Check on the cheese a couple times during the ten minutes and stir. If cheese is not melted by the time the pasta is done and drained, increase burner temperature and let the cheese melt while stirring constantly. When cheese is well melted into a sauce, remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir the pasta and vegetables into the sauce. You can eat it now, or put it on an oven-safe dish and bake at 350-400 degrees for about 10 minutes until the top is crispy.
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Esther Dalrymple
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for mac and cheese. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
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[email protected]Meh. This recipe was just okay. The cheese sauce was a bit too thick and the macaroni was a bit too soft. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Joseph Ibekwe
[email protected]This mac and cheese is a great base recipe. I like to add different things to it to change up the flavor. Sometimes I add diced ham or bacon, sometimes I add chopped broccoli or cauliflower, and sometimes I add a little bit of hot sauce.
Ridg Main
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my mac and cheese turned out lumpy and bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Khus Gurung
[email protected]Yum! This recipe is a keeper. The macaroni and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying. I highly recommend it.
Erika Montijo
[email protected]This mac and cheese was so easy to make and it was delicious! I loved that I could make it in one pot, and the cleanup was a breeze. I will definitely be making this again.
Rajan Karn
[email protected]I tried this recipe for a quick and easy dinner and it turned out great! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I added some chopped bacon and diced tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.