One Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe

A recipe for Macaroni and Cheese in just 15 minutes? Yes, you can make a delicious and easy One Pot Mac and Cheese in no time at all! This simple mac and cheese recipe is so tasty, so cheesy, and can be made in minutes. Welcome to your new go-to meal!

4.57 from 30 votes

This one pot mac and cheese is quick, easy, and beginner-friendly. It takes the same amount of time as boxed, but tastes so much better!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

8 oz. macaroni noodles (½ box) or any short shaped pasta
6 oz. evaporated milk ½ can*
1 large egg
1 tsp Dijon mustard
⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp kosher salt or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded cheese choose your favorite(s)**
4 tbsp unsalted butter (½ stick)
½ cup cubed Velveeta optional

Instructions

Boil the noodles to al dente according to the directions on the package.
8 oz. macaroni noodles
While you're boiling the noodles, combine everything except the butter in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
6 oz. evaporated milk, 1 large egg, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp kosher salt, 2 cups shredded cheese, freshly ground black pepper
Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl and set aside.
4 tbsp unsalted butter
Once the noodles are done, drain and return them to the pot (turn off the heat), add the butter, and stir to coat the noodles.
Add the egg mixture to the noodles and turn the heat back up to low. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and the cheese is melted. Add in the Velveeta (optional) if using.
½ cup cubed Velveeta
Serve immediately (it will thicken and dry out if you wait too long).

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Notes

*You can use regular dairy milk (2%), but it won’t be as rich.

**I used 1½ cups of Mexican blend and ½ cup of Chai BellaVitano Sartori cheese. You could use any Sartori cheese or Gruyere to give it an extra kick. If you can't find those, any shredded cheese will work. Use the kind you like best.

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