Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 541cal
This Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy dream made in just one pot with simple ingredients. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect for when you’re craving some serious comfort food!
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Ingredients
- 2-2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth (divided)
- 2-2½ cups whole milk or light cream (divided)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups dry macaroni (12oz or 345g)
- 1½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together 2 cups of the broth, 2 cups of the milk or cream, butter, bouillon, salt, hot sauce, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the uncooked macaroni. Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until al dente, adding more broth, milk or cream gradually if needed.
- Stir in the Cheddar and Gruyère, until melted. If necessary, cover and let rest a few minutes off the heat to melt the cheese and then stir. If the sauce is too thick, gradually stir in additional broth, milk or cream, until it comes together.
- Taste, adjust seasonings as desired, and serve.
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Notes
*If you don't have gruyere cheese, feel free to substitute with additional cheddar cheese or another cheese you have on hand.
Ingredients and Substitutions:
- Chicken broth: I like to use a mix of broth and milk or cream because it keeps the sauce smoother and not as heavy. You can sub vegetable broth to make this recipe vegetarian.
- Whole milk: whole milk or light cream will make this macaroni and cheese recipe nice and creamy. You can use low fat milk to reduce the fat if necessary, but it will not be as thick.
- Macaroni: any short pasta will work here! Keep in mind that different types require different cook times and may absorb more or less liquid.
Nutrition
Serving: 238grams | Calories: 541cal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 844IU | Calcium: 643mg | Iron: 1mg