Instant Mac and Cheese

No-boil, no-bake, one-pan mac and cheese is not just possibly simple, but simply possible! On top of producing awesome taste and texture, the whole procedure only took a few minutes longer than the boxed stuff; not to mention we avoided about a dozen ingredients we probably shouldn’t be eating. Just make sure to grate your own (high-quality) Cheddar and turn off the heat as soon as the cheese melts, and the process should go smoothly.

Step: 1

Bring milk, salt, cayenne, mustard, nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon butter to a simmer in a pot over medium heat. Stir in macaroni. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until firm yet tender to the bite, about 8 minutes. Do not undercook.

Step: 2

Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and toast until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step: 3

Stir cheeses into the cooked macaroni. Reduce heat to low and stir just until melted. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 3 minutes. Uncover, stir, and season to taste.

Step: 4

Spoon mac and cheese into warm serving bowls; sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs on top.

Per Serving: 539 calories; protein 24.6g; carbohydrates 35.8g; fat 34.6g; cholesterol 100.9mg; sodium 987.1mg.

Getting stay in and cook your food instead of dining out is good a step in the best direction if you’re focusing on eating healthier. There’s no better way to know exactly what’s happen into the food you’re eat than by making it yourself! Mastering the main dish is only half the process , though . And once you’ve perfected your chicken, steak, or fish, that is time to turn your attention to the ever- important side dishes.

A side dish would easily derail your health goals, as sweetness , sodium, fat, and calories can all get than high quickly if you’re not careful . But with our good practise of cook on side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that problem .