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August 21, 2020

One Pot White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

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Satisfying your cravings for comfort food with this super simple One Pot White Cheddar Mac and Cheese recipe. Just add all of your ingredients into one pot. No need to drain your pasta or prepare a sauce in a separate pan.

What makes this mac and cheese different?

You may be thinking, “but Madeline isn’t all mac and cheese one pot?” Well yes and no. This recipe is easier than most because there is no need to drain the pasta or mix a sauce together!

All of the ingredients cook together in the same pot! No need to remove or drain the noodles to prepare the sauce.

This will save you from have to wash some extra items like an extra pan and a colander. It might not be a big deal to you, but when time is tight this recipe is awesome.

What kitchen tools will I need to make this white cheddar macaroni?

  • One big pot
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Wooden mixing spoon

What ingredients will I need to make this one pot mac and cheese?

I wanted this mac and cheese to have the same white cheddar taste as my grandmothers classic baked mac and cheese so I used an extra sharp white cheddar. I highly recommend doing the same so your mac and cheese has lots of flavor.

  • Macaroni noodles
  • Vegetable broth
  • Water
  • Salt
  • Milk
  • Shredded sharp white cheddar cheese

Let’s make a One Pot White Cheddar Mac and Cheese!

Step 1: Boil macaroni noodles

To begin, add macaroni, vegetable broth, water, and salt to a large pot and mix thoroughly. Then, heat over high heat until the liquid boils, stirring occasionally.

Then, once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot with a lid. Simmer for 6 minutes stirring occasionally.

After 6 minutes the pasta should be tender and almost completely cooked. Depending on the noodle size that you select, your pasta may cook faster or slower.

It is important to check the noodles for doneness as you cook. You are aiming for slightly al dente noodles.

Step 2: Mix in the milk and cheese

Then, once the noodles are cooked to the point of just slightly al dente, turn off the heat. Leave the pot on the stove with the heat off.

Next, pour in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix constantly until the cheese has melted completely.

Finally, take the pot off the stove and serve! I served it with fresh cracked black pepper on top.

Step 4: Enjoy!

How long will this white cheddar mac keep in the fridge?

Once prepared, allow the macaroni to cool completely and then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat with a splash of milk on the stovetop or in the microwave.

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

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One Pot White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

★★★★★ 5 from 10 reviews
  • Author: Madeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 8 Side Sized Servings 1x
  • Category: Side
  • Method: Boil and Mix
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

A creamy and comforting one pot white cheddar mac and cheese


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Ingredients

  • 1 lb dry macaroni noodles – or basically any pasta
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese – I used extra sharp white cheddar

Instructions

  1. Add macaroni, vegetable broth, water, and salt to a large pot and mix thoroughly
  2. Heat over high heat until the liquid boils – stirring occasionally
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot with a lid
  4. Simmer for 6 minutes stirring occasionally
  5. After 6 minutes the pasta should be tender and almost completely cooked – depending on the noodle size that you select your pasta may cook faster or slower so it is good to check the noodles for doneness as you cook
  6. Once the noodles are cooked to the point of just slightly al dente, turn off the heat
  7. Leave the pot on the stove with the heat off and pour in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese
  8. Mix constantly until the cheese has melted completely
  9. Take the pot off the stove and serve! I served it with fresh cracked black pepper on top

Keywords: white cheddar macaroni, white cheddar mac and cheese, one pot white cheddar mac and cheese

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, Dinner, Holiday, One Pan Meal, Party, Recipes, Sides

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Comments

  1. MichelleK says

    August 28, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    So good, I loved this! Really delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      August 31, 2020 at 9:34 am

      Thank you, Michelle!

      Reply
  2. Ames says

    September 11, 2020 at 11:47 pm

    So good!! So creamy and delicious!!! I can’t wait to make this dish on a chilly night this winter!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      September 12, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      Thank you!! Yes perfect for a winter night!

      Reply
  3. Rachel says

    September 12, 2020 at 8:26 am

    This one pot Mac and cheese was awesome! It could definitely be made with your choice of cheese if you didn’t want to use white cheddar. In the past I’ve attempted to make one pot pasta dishes and found the liquid to not be enough. This was perfect, I think that adding the pasta to the water while it is coming to a boil helps the pasta be done in the time this recipe says. We will definitely enjoy this again!

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      September 12, 2020 at 5:40 pm

      so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you!!

      Reply
  4. Tara says

    October 7, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    Once again your recipe is perfect and a “winner winner chicken dinner” for my family! I’ve made with just the white cheddar and also mixing cheddar with some monterey jack – you can’t go wrong! I love that it’s just one pot (less dishes!) and no draining pasta required! Even easier than that boxed “junk!”

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      October 8, 2020 at 3:12 pm

      Thank you!!! I need to try with different cheeses!

      Reply
  5. Katie says

    October 8, 2020 at 3:41 pm

    This dish is so good!!! I love the creaminess and easy clean up. Great for kiddos too!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      October 8, 2020 at 8:52 pm

      amazing! Thank you!!

      Reply
  6. Mary Kate says

    November 23, 2020 at 7:09 am

    Another great recipe! This has been perfect comfort food during cozy chilly nights- & it’s a crowd pleaser!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      November 25, 2020 at 10:36 am

      thats so great!! Thank you!!

      Reply
  7. Allison says

    November 23, 2020 at 8:32 pm

    Just made this tonight and it was SOOOO good! Loved the convenience of having it done in one pot, and how it was so flavorful. I didn’t have a super sharp white cheddar, so it did need extra salt, but it was so easy to customize to my palette. Overall, it was easy to make with little clean-up – how can you ask for more?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      November 25, 2020 at 10:35 am

      Ah yay!! I am glad! The best part is you can use any kind of cheese you want.

      Reply
  8. Kate D. says

    December 3, 2020 at 12:17 pm

    This Mac and cheese recipe was absolutely delicious! It is super simple to make. I am so excited for my leftovers. Next up, your honey mustard recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      December 4, 2020 at 3:26 pm

      wonderful!! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  9. Bethany says

    December 28, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    I made this for my very small Christmas dinner with just my parents and brother. It was so incredibly simple and so dang delicious! We were all so obsessed with it that they asked me to make it again the next night since we had all the ingredients on hand! So good! If you have kids this is WAY better than any boxed Mac and cheese and just as easy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      December 28, 2020 at 9:56 pm

      omg amazing!! love to hear that! thank you!

      Reply
  10. Steph says

    December 28, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    Made this for Thanksgiving for the first time and it was my whole family’s favorite dish!! Have made it several times since and it is so easy to make and delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      December 28, 2020 at 9:51 pm

      wonderful!! thank you so much!

      Reply
  11. sarah says

    January 14, 2021 at 8:01 pm

    Sooo yummy and easy! My husband was very happy to have mac and cheese for dinner and it turned out great.

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      January 15, 2021 at 11:54 am

      love that ! Thank yoU!

      Reply
  12. Lisa S. says

    February 4, 2021 at 5:08 pm

    This is amazing! I truly don’t think I’ll ever make a different Mac and cheese! Loved the convenience of the one pot, and eliminating draining the noodles!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      February 8, 2021 at 1:54 pm

      amazing!! thank you!!!

      Reply

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