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Macaroni and Cheese in a Pot

Mark Bittman
Jan 29, 2019
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Aya Brackett

Macaroni and Cheese in a Pot takes advantage of the starchiness of noodles to make a creamy cheese sauce without a roux or béchamel.

Makes: 4 servings
Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs, preferably homemade

  • 4 cups whole milk

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni or other cut pasta

  • Salt

  • 1 ⁄ 4 cup cream cheese, softened

  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces)

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring often, until they’re golden and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; wipe out the pot.

2. Put 3 cups milk and the pasta in the pot and sprinkle with salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often, then adjust the heat so it bubbles steadily. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, then start tasting. You want the pasta to be tender but still with a tiny bit of crunch; it could take as long as 15 minutes. Meanwhile, the mixture should be neither soupy nor dry; add 1 ⁄ 4 cup milk if necessary.

3. Stir in the cream cheese, cheddar, and enough of the remaining milk to make a thick sauce. Stir until the cheese is melted and fully incorporated. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Top with the breadcrumbs and serve hot.

Recipe from Dinner for Everyone (Photo: Aya Brackett)

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