3 INGREDIENT MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

3 Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe full of gooey, cheesy goodness with just 3 ingredients!

My family will tell you Mac and Cheese is my all-time favorite food. I know, I’m a kid at heart! I love the simplicity of this 3 Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe. Three ingredients and ready in less than 15 minutes. That’s a winner!!

This recipe is as simple and satisfying as recipes can get. Comfort food that children and adults enjoy. This recipe is good for potlucks, weeknight dinners or kids after-school snacks.

Why slave over Mac and Cheese when it can be as simple as 1-2-3? My 3 Ingredient Mac and Cheese is made on the stove-top in one pan and with only three ingredients. Score!

3 Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe Tips

• I typically use whatever shape pasta I have on hand for Mac and Cheese. If you’re a traditionalist, by all means, use elbow macaroni.
• As well, use your favorite cheese or whatever you have in your refrigerator. Although I do love the classic cheddar, I have also used gouda, Monterrey and pepper jack in mac and cheese. They are all good. (I even used 8 kinds of cheese in a recipe. Get that recipe here: Eight Cheese Mac n Cheese.)
• Be sure to stir the heavy cream as it comes up to a low boil. Unlike water, the cream will scorch is you don’t stir it.
• You can also use processed cheese, like Velveeta, in this recipe

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   3 Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe

   3 Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe full of gooey, cheesy goodness with just 3 ingredients!

   Author: Paula

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   Prep Time: 5 minutes

   Cook Time: 10 minutes

   Total Time: 15 minutes

   Servings: 8 servings

   Ingredients

   • 3 and ½ cups heavy cream
   • 3 cups uncooked pasta
   • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese I used white cheddar

   Instructions

   • Bring heavy cream to a low boil, stirring so it doesn't scorch.
   • Add pasta and cook per package directions to al dente stage, usually 10 to 11 minutes.
   • Carefully stir every couple of minutes while cooking.
   • Do not drain liquid off when pasta is cooked.
   • Add the grated cheese and stir.
   • Add salt and pepper if desired*
   • Allow to sit 5 minutes.
   • Stir and serve.

   Nutrition

   Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1814IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 1mg

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