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Chrissy Teigen's One Pot Mac and Cheese

This easy one pot mac and cheese is ultra-creamy and ready in less than 15 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 6 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound medium pasta shells uncooked
  • 2 1/2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices American or cheddar cheese slices
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper more or less to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot on medium high heat, add 6 cups milk and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Add the uncooked pasta shells, return to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, about 9-10 minutes.
    6 1/2 cups whole milk, 1 Tablespoon kosher salt, 1 pound medium pasta shells
  • Reduce the heat to low and add cheeses, butter, mustard, cayenne, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and really melts into the sauce, let stand for a few minutes to thicken. Add remaining 1/2 cup milk as needed.
    2 1/2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese, 6 slices American or cheddar cheese slices, 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 749kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1728mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1278IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 821mg | Iron: 1mg