One Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese Bar
This One Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese Bar is a great option for your next party and a fun way to jazz up plain old mac and cheese!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 418kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 3 cups 2% milk
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 450 g macaroni
- 1 cup medium cheddar
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Topping Ideas
- ground beef
- bacon
- Broccoli
- green onion
- red pepper
- red onion
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- In a large, deep pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add flour, whisking frequently. Add milk 1 cup at a time, whisking to remove lumps and stirring until thickened.
- Add water, bringing the mixture to an almost boil. Add salt and pepper, then pasta, stirring frequently and cooking for 10-11 min.
- Meanwhile, fry ground beef and/or bacon until cooked through. Prepare other desired toppings.
- When pasta is al dente, stir in all four cheeses and mix well. Remove from heat and serve alongside toppings.
Notes
Mix and match with your favourite toppings including different kinds of cheese, protein and veggies.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days then reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Freeze this mac and cheese for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight then microwave or reheat in the oven at 375° F.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 15.7mg | Calcium: 500mg | Iron: 1.1mg