Easy-Peasy Stovetop Mac 'n Cheesy

Name: Easy-Peasy Stovetop Mac 'n Cheesy
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. elbow macaroni; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk; 12 oz. Cheddar cheese, grated, (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 c. frozen peas

This super-smart stovetop mac is as fast as the boxed stuff, and tastier!

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Jul 28, 2022

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Ian Palmer

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Whether you're feeding kids, or just feeling kid-like, this delicious mac is sure to become a regular part of your meal rotation. Since you make it all in one bowl, it's actually easier than the boxed stuff! How? We took a page from the always-smart J. Kenji López-Alt, who uses evaporated milk (not the sweetened stuff) to make a creamy stovetop mac—but made a few adjustments that, we think work even better. In the words of parents everywhere, try it: you'll like it. 😉

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Ingredients

1 lb. elbow macaroni
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
12 oz. Cheddar cheese, grated, (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup frozen peas

Directions

1. Step 1Place pasta and 3 cups water in a large pot. Season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until water is absorbed, 5 to 6 minutes. Add evaporated milk and bring to a boil. Add cheese and reduce temperature to low. Cook, stirring, until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add peas and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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