One-Pan Cheddar Mac

One-Pan Cheddar Mac

With just 5 ingredients, you can prepare creamy, homemade macaroni and cheese all in one pan – no colander needed! With a variety of suggested toppings, everyone can enjoy it their own way. Learn how to make this one pot mac and cheese today!

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Serves 4

Prep time 5 min.

Cook time 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups College Inn® Chicken Broth
  • 8 oz. dry small-shaped pasta
  • 6 oz. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese or low-fat Greek yogurt
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Topping Options
  • Crumbled cooked bacon
  • Steamed broccoli flowerets
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Sliced green onions

Directions

  1. Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan; add macaroni and reduce heat to medium-high. Cook according to package directions, stirring frequently. DO NOT DRAIN.
  2. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Season to taste with pepper.

VARIATION: Prepare as recipe directs, except:

  • For One-Pan Chicken Cheddar Mac, add 8 oz. cubed, boneless, skinless chicken breast to broth before bringing to a boil in Step 1.