Homemade Instant Mac and Cheese
A quick and creamy homemade version of instant mac and cheese using dried pasta, cheese powder, and butter. This comforting dish comes together in minutes for a satisfying meal.
6 servings
17 min
Ingredients
- •1 pound dried short pasta, such as macaroni, penne, or fusilli
- •1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- •1¼ cups whole or low-fat milk
- •1 cup cheddar cheese powder
- •½ cup unsalted butter
- •cut into pieces
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until just al dente. Meanwhile, whisk milk and cheese powder in a medium bowl.
10 min
- 2.
Drain pasta and return to pot. Heat over low. Add butter and stir until melted and evenly coated, about 2 minutes. Add milk mixture and cook, stirring, until pasta is well coated and sauce thickens, 3-5 minutes. Taste and season with salt, if needed (some cheese powders will not require additional salt). Serve immediately.
7 min
