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A recipe for Macaroni and Cheese in just 15 minutes? Yes, you can make a delicious and easy One Pot Mac and Cheese in no time at all! This simple mac and cheese recipe is so tasty, so cheesy, and can be made in minutes. Welcome to your new go-to meal!
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One Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe

This one pot mac and cheese is quick, easy, and beginner-friendly. It takes the same amount of time as boxed, but tastes so much better!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces macaroni noodles (½ box)
  • 6 ounces evaporated milk (½ can)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded cheese choose your favorite(s)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)
  • ½ cup cubed Velveeta optional

Instructions

  • Boil the noodles to al dente according to the directions on the package.
    8 ounces macaroni noodles
    boiling noodles in a pot.
  • While you're boiling the noodles, combine everything except the butter in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
    6 ounces evaporated milk, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 cups shredded cheese, Freshly ground black pepper
    adding shredded cheese to mac and cheese sauce mixture in a glass bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl and set aside.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Once the noodles are done, drain and return them to the pot (turn off the heat), add the butter, and stir to coat the noodles.
    pouring melted butter over noodles in a pot.
  • Add the egg mixture to the noodles and turn the heat back up to low. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and the cheese is melted. Add in the Velveeta (optional) if using.
    ½ cup cubed Velveeta
    stirring mac and cheese in a pot with a wooden spoon.
  • Serve immediately (it will thicken and dry out if you wait too long).

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Notes

Storage: Store one pot mac and cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1483mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1191IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 593mg | Iron: 2mg