One Pot Stove-Top Mac and Cheese
Simple, delicious, and made all in one pot in just 30 minutes...the perfect recipe for sneaking in vegetables!
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the pasta, and broccoli. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Do not drain the water. Stir in the milk, cream cheese, and mustard, and cook until the cream cheese has melted and the pasta is al dente, about 4-5 minutes more. Stir in the zucchini.2. Add the cheeses, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, and butter (if using), and stir until melted and creamy. Remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper. If the sauce feels thick, add ¼ cup milk or water to thin.3. Divide the mac and cheese between bowls. Top with black pepper.
Nutrition per serving
507kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$922.00
$922.00
Per Serving
$154.00/serving
$154.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$1844.00 vs buying!
~$1844.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (86% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| short-cut pasta | 1 lb | $39.00 |
| broccoli | 1 head | $50.00 |
| canned coconut milk | 0.75 cup | $9.00 |
| cream cheese | 3 oz | $126.00 |
| zucchini | 1 medium | - |
| dijon mustard | 1 tbsp | $13.00 |
| shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 2 cups | $219.00 |
| shredded monterey jack cheese | 1 cup | $312.00 |
| garlic powder | 1 tsp | $7.00 |
| onion powder | 1 tsp | $7.00 |
| paprika | 1 tsp | $26.00 |
| cayenne pepper | 0.25 tsp | $4.00 |
| -2 tablespoons salted butter | 1 | $110.00 |
| Kosher salt and black pepper | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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