Description
One Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese (Stovetop) is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a rich and cheesy delight in just 25 minutes. This quick recipe combines the creamy goodness of heavy whipping cream with freshly grated sharp cheddar and mozzarella for a dish that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, it requires minimal cleanup thanks to its one-pot method. Customize this mac and cheese by adding your favorite proteins or vegetables for a personal twist. With its irresistible flavors and creamy texture, this dish is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
- 3 cups water
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1.5 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1.5 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Grate the cheeses and gather all ingredients.
- In a large pot, combine uncooked macaroni and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook pasta until al dente; leave a bit of water in the pot.
- Lower heat to low and add heavy cream, cheeses, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, mustard, and sugar.
- Stir until cheese melts completely and ingredients are well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg