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Description
A quick and easy mac and cheese recipe perfect for packing in a thermos for kids on the go. Creamy, cheesy, and comforting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain.
- Return macaroni to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Stir over low heat until butter melts.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Transfer to a thermos immediately to keep warm.
Notes
- Use whole milk for extra creaminess.
- Add a pinch of mustard powder for extra flavor.
- Stir occasionally if keeping in the thermos for long periods.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg