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Three-ingredient stovetop macaroni and cheese

J. Kenji López-Alt · ♥ 26.3K likes · 1.8M views · 2 min video

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Three-ingredient stovetop macaroni and cheese, from the video Makes 2
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Ingredients
Method
Techniques
  • 6 oz grated cheddar cheese
  • 6 oz elbow macaroni
  • 6 oz evaporated milk
  • cold water
Put the macaroni in a medium saucepan or skillet and add just enough cold water to cover.
  • salt
Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently.
Cook, stirring, until the pasta is almost cooked through and the water has nearly dried up, about 6 minutes.
Add the evaporated milk and bring to a boil.
Evaporated milk and cheese
Add the cheese, lower the heat and stir vigorously until a creamy sauce forms; loosen with a splash of water if it thickens.