Ingredients
Units Scale
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni (3 cups)
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1. Bring water, 1 cup of the evaporated milk, macaroni, and ½ teaspoon salt to a simmer in a 12 inch nonstick skillet over high heat, stirring often, until macaroni is tender (8 to 10 minutes).
Whisk remaining ½ cup evaporated milk, cornstarch, mustard, and Tabasco sauce together. Stir into skillet.
Continue to simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses, ½ cup at a time, adding additional water as needed for smooth sauce.
Stir in butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.