5 Ingredient Mac and Cheese
This 5 Ingredient Mac and Cheese is by far the creamiest macaroni and cheese you will ever try! It's really easy and one pot - I love it! Plus with only 5 ingredients - it will be on the table in just 20 minutes!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 lb elbow macaroni
- 2 jars Olde English Cheese Spread or 8-10 oz cheddar cheese spread like you would put on crackers
- 8 oz Velveeta diced
- 4 tbsp butter sliced
Instructions
- Bring water to boil in large pot with the lid on – BE SURE TO MEASURE THE WATER!!!4 cups water
- When water is boiling, add macaroni and cook pasta until half done - about 4-5 minutes – DO NOT DRAIN1/2 lb elbow macaroni
- Lower to medium heat, Stir in Velveeta and Old English cheeses2 jars Olde English Cheese Spread, 8 oz Velveeta
- When cheese is almost melted, add butter and stir.4 tbsp butter
- Add a pinch of Salt & pepper to taste
- Turn off heat and let rest. Sauce will thicken up after it stands for 15 minutes – or is even better the next day!NOTE: Don’t be worried if it’s too soupy – if you leave it stand for 15 minutes or so – it will thicken up. That’s why it’s important to MEASURE the water to make sure you don’t have too much.
Notes
**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 671mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 604IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 236mgIron: 1mg
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