6 Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe
6 Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe is cheesy and creamy ultimate comfort food using just 6 ingredients. This dish makes two generous-sized main dish portions.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 ounces of dry pasta
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar Jack cheese
- 1 cup milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 egg
- 4 ounces cubed Velveeta cheese
- Optional - salt and black pepper
Instructions
- On a cutting board, dice the Velveeta into small cubes.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt. Add the uncooked pasta and cook for 8 – 10 minutes until al dente. Drain the water off the pasta and return it to the cooking pot.
- Stir the butter into the pasta until melted.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- Add the milk mixture, 1 cup of pre-shredded cheese, and the Velveeta pieces to the cooked pasta. Mix it all together and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Pour the creamy cheese sauce and pasta mixture, divided evenly, into two 18.6 ounce oven-safe baking dishes sprayed with non-stick spray (or an 8x8). Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30 – 35 minutes until heated, golden brown, and bubbling around the edges.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 - 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 25gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 779mgPotassium: 352mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1059IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 589mgIron: 1mg
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