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Baked mac and cheese in a cast iron pan

Skillet Macaroni and Cheese Recipe


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  • Author: Ashley Haugen
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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. 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).
  2. Whisk remaining ½ cup evaporated milk, cornstarch, mustard, and Tabasco sauce together. Stir into skillet.

  3. Continue to simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.

  4. Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses, ½ cup at a time, adding additional water as needed for smooth sauce.

  5. Stir in butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.