One Pot Mac ‘N Cheese is an easy recipe for a busy weeknight dinner. Homemade mac and cheese is so easy to make when the pasta, cheesy sauce and breadcrumb topping are all cooked together in the same skillet!
Mac ‘N Cheese Recipe
I have an admission to make. Back in the day, I actually loved the macaroni and cheese with the powdered cheese mix that came in that blue box. Sorry to disappoint y’all. But have no fear! I upgraded to the blue box with the prepared cheese sauce in the pouch that you just squeezed into the pasta, so easy! Yes, it’s true and I just cannot deny my past anymore. But I did finally come to my senses and began making my mac ‘n cheese from scratch so I could control what goes into my creamy bowl of cheesy pasta. And you should too! I’ve made it super easy for you with One Pot Mac ‘N Cheese with the pasta, cheesy sauce and breadcrumb topping all cooked together in the same skillet! So please forgive me for my past shortcomings…but we all have to start somewhere! Luckily we are ending up in a really good place with a fabulous homemade Mac ‘N Cheese that will be a family favorite in no time at all!
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One Pot Recipes
One Pot Recipes are the answer to your busy weeknight dinner dilemma. You will want to add these One Pot Recipes to your menu lineup and take the stress out of dinner from now on!
One Pot Mexicali Bowtie Pasta is seasoned with salsa, chili powder and cumin, giving it a Mexican flair. Top it with melty cheese and fresh scallion and all you’ll need is cornbread and a salad and you’re all set for a Mexican fiesta!
One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta makes it’s own velvety tomato sauce and gets it’s creaminess from a secret ingredient….cream cheese!
One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is an easy dinner recipe kids will love and it’s filled with cheesy saucy goodness and made in just one pot!
Travel to Greece with One Pot Greek Lemon Dill Pasta, pasta flavored with capers, olives and red onion in a buttery tomato broth. Cook everything together in the pot, sprinkle with fresh dill, lemon and feta cheese. Perfect for Meatless Monday or top with cooked sliced chicken.
- 2 Tbs. butter
- 1/2 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cups water
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 8 ounces uncooked cavatappi pasta
- 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbs. spicy brown mustard
- 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
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Melt butter over medium-high heat in large skillet with tall sides.
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Add breadcrumbs and cook until golden and toasted. Reserve.
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In same skillet bring water, evaporated milk. cavatappi, Worcestershire and mustard to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, uncovered, 12 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in shredded cheddar and cook on low, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and a sauce has formed.
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Sprinkle with reserved toasted breadcrumbs.
Makes 4 servings.
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