Ultimate Stovetop Mac and Cheese
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Ultimate Stovetop Mac and Cheese
In the time it takes to drive to your favorite restaurant and be seated, you can have this craveable mac & cheese on the table.
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15 min
Prep Time
30 min
Total Time
4
servings Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked dried cavatappi
Kosher salt, for pasta water
1 cup whole milk
14 teaspoon ground mustard
14 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
8 ounces (2 cups) Land O Lakes® Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese Chunk, shredded
4 ounces sliced Land O Lakes® Yellow Deli American, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon cornstarch
How to make
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STEP 1
Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions for al dente. Drain; set aside.
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STEP 2
Meanwhile, whisk together milk, egg, ground mustard and hot sauce in medium bowl; set aside.
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STEP 3
Combine Cheddar cheese, Deli American and cornstarch in bowl; toss until evenly coated. Set aside.
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STEP 4
While pasta is draining, melt butter in pasta pot. Return pasta to pot; add milk mixture and cheeses. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth and starting to bubble. Serve hot.
Tip #1
Salting your pasta water adds flavor and helps pasta cook better. There’s an old saying that your pasta water should be as salty as the sea. Shoot for 1 to 2 tablespoons kosher salt to about 1 gallon of water, and adjust to your taste.
Tip #2
Tossing the cheese with cornstarch instead of the milk mixture skips the step of making a "slurry" of cornstarch and liquid to prevent clumping. It also keeps the Deli American cheese smooth as you stir it into the pasta mixture.
680 Calories
40 Fat (g)
160 Cholesterol (mg)
1110 Sodium (mg)
48 Carbohydrates (g)
0 Dietary Fiber
28 Protein (g)
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