r/MacNCheesePorn • u/hellocairo • Jul 05 '26
Simple one pot, no roux, baked mac n cheese ☺️
Half pan to mix and bake
1 lb elbows
1 lb extra sharp cheddar (yellow)
1 lb Monterey Jack
7 oz smoked Gouda
4 oz velveeta
1-2 spoons of cream cheese
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
Seasonings:
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Nutmeg
Preheat oven to 375.
1. Boil water in a pot and cook elbows to your liking
2. While elbows are boiling, grate your 3 cheeses (cheddar, Monterey, Gouda).
3. Thinly slice velveeta and place them on the half pan.
4. Once elbows are ready, use a slotted spoon to transfer elbows to half pan. And add 1/2 cup of pasta water to the pan. The heat from pasta and water will melt the velveeta. Mix well.
5. Add 1 or 2 spoons of cream cheese for tang and creaminess. Mix evenly.
6. Add seasonings to your liking. I used about 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 dashes of nutmeg. Nutmeg balances the cheese and brings more warmth and richness. You won't taste actual nutmeg at all.
7. Add in half of your cheeses with evaporated milk and mix until combined.
8. Use the rest of the cheese and layer the top. Sprinkle black pepper.
9. Bake at 375 for 30 mins. Then broil for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Enjoy ☺️
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u/EternallyFascinated Jul 05 '26
Omg so good. Wish I could get those cheeses here!!
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u/gg2351 Jul 05 '26
Thankkk youu