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February 19, 2025

Make this single serving mac and cheese next time a craving hits! It's perfect when you need one bowl but don't want to make a big batch. Made in just one pot on the stovetop, this macaroni and cheese is easy, creamy, made from scratch, and perfect for one (or two)!

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Single Serving Macaroni & Cheese

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Fill a medium saucepan with water and add a few generous pinches of salt. Bring to a boil. Then, boil the pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and return the pot back to the stove.

Melt the butter in the pot over medium heat. Add the flour and spices and whisk to make a thick roux.

Next, slowly whisk the milk into the roux. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the cheese. Stir until smooth. Taste and add salt, pepper, and more spices if needed.

Fold the pasta into the cheese sauce. At this point, you can add any mix-ins such as cooked bacon, broccoli, etc. and eat straight from the pan.

To make baked mac and cheese, spoon the pasta into a greased, heatproof dish. Sprinkle more cheese and breadcrumbs over the top and broil on high for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melty and golden-brown.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cheese Melting Magic 🧀
Remove the pot from heat when adding cheese to prevent separation and ensure a smooth, creamy sauce that coats the pasta perfectly.
Pasta Water Precision 💧
Cook the pasta just shy of al dente, as it will continue to cook when mixed with the cheese sauce, preventing mushy mac and cheese.
Flavor Bomb Technique 💥
Toast the ground mustard and garlic powder in the butter before adding flour to intensify their flavors and create a more complex base for the sauce.
Cheese Blend Brilliance 🧀
Mix at least two different types of freshly-grated cheese for a more nuanced and rich flavor profile that elevates the classic mac and cheese.
Texture Perfection Trick 🥄
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of warm milk to achieve the ideal creamy consistency that clings beautifully to the pasta.