Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
What do people want from boxed mac and cheese? More cheese! This D.I.Y. version is extra cheesy but just as easy. Plus you can make it with any shape pasta you choose.
Recipe information
Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
4-6 servings
Ingredients
1
pound dried short pasta, such as macaroni, penne, or fusilli
Kosher salt
1
1/4 cups whole or low-fat milk
1
cup cheddar cheese powder (see Cooks' Note)
1
/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until just al dente. Meanwhile, whisk milk and cheese powder in a medium bowl.
Step 2
Drain pasta and return to pot. Heat over low. Add butter and stir until melted and evenly coated, about 2 minutes. Add milk mixture and cook, stirring, until pasta is well coated and sauce thickens, 3–5 minutes. Taste and season with salt, if needed (some cheese powders will not require additional salt). Serve immediately.