Kids and adults alike love mac and cheese. Although it may not be the healthiest dish around, sometimes it's okay to indulge. And with this decadent recipe, your family may ask for this one again and again! If you want to add some extra protein, mix in some chopped rotisserie chicken or ground beef.
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Skillet Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni (3 cups)
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1. Bring water, 1 cup of the evaporated milk, macaroni, and ½ teaspoon salt to a simmer in a 12 inch nonstick skillet over high heat, stirring often, until macaroni is tender (8 to 10 minutes).
Whisk remaining ½ cup evaporated milk, cornstarch, mustard, and Tabasco sauce together. Stir into skillet.
Continue to simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses, ½ cup at a time, adding additional water as needed for smooth sauce.
Stir in butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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