Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese
This stove-top pasta is creamy, cheesy, and oh so easy! Serve it as a delicious side dish or as a comforting main dish meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ½ pound elbow macaroni or pasta of your choice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 extra-large egg yolk
- 6 ounces (about ¾ cup) evaporated milk whole or 2%
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 10 ounces good sharp white cheddar cheese shredded (about 2 ½ cups)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- In large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta according to the manufacturer's directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly. Return the pot to the stove and over medium heat melt the butter. In a separate bowl whisk together the yolk, evaporated milk and salt. Reduce the heat to low. Pour the mixture into the pot and stir. Add the cheese and continue to stir until it has completely melted. Add the drained pasta and stir to combine. Continue to cook over low heat until good and creamy, about 3-4 minutes. Spoon into a bowl and season with freshly ground black pepper or cayenne pepper if using. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1128IU | Calcium: 534mg | Iron: 1mg
