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 che…