Quick Mac & Cheese

Here's another recipe I've seen all over the internet and was curious about, a stove top mac and cheese that cooks up in way less than 30 minutes. No butter, no bechamel sauce, no pre-cooking the macaroni... just noodles, milk, S&P and cheese. Plus any additional flavorings you like.

Notes:

• I added 1/4 tsp of onion powder and a shake of cayenne pepper to the milk as it was cooking. 
• This is tasty and best served immediately. 
• For mac and cheese lovers this is a great, quick weeknight side dish, and it sure beats the blue box for the kids lunch! I wouldn't serve it with Sunday dinner though. It's hard to beat a truly creamy, white sauce based mac and cheese.
• Do I recommend trying it? Absolutely! Let me know what you think:@)

Miracle Mac N' Cheese-from Budget Bytes, stop by for complete picture tutorial

2 C milk, you may need up to 1/4 C extra for moisture

2 C elbow macaroni

1 C shredded cheddar

3/4 tsp salt

1 tsp dijon-optional-I didn't use

1/4 tsp smoked paprika-optional-I didn't use

10-15 cranks black pepper-optional

1. Add 2 C milk and macaroni to pot. 
2. Add lid, bring to a boil, but stir often.
3. As soon as it boils reduce to a simmer and cook till pasta softens (approx 10 minutes), stir often while keeping the lid on between stirs.
4. Once the pasta is soft turn off heat and add your flavorings, mix. 
5. If it looks dry add some more milk.
6. Add cheese, stir till melted and combined, serve immediately.

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