Stove Top Mac N Cheese by Alton Brown
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Alton Brown’s Stove Top Mac N Cheese, a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Made with tender elbow macaroni, creamy evaporated milk, and a generous helping of sharp cheddar cheese, this dish boasts a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s hard to resist. The secret to its rich, luxurious sauce lies in the simple yet clever combination of egg, dry mustard powder, and butter, which ties all the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pot wonder is not only quick to make but also customizable—add a dash of hot sauce for a zesty kick or skip it for a classic take. Serve up this stovetop macaroni and cheese piping hot for a crowd-pleasing dish that delivers nostalgia and bold flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Evaporated milk
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 10 ounces Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, egg, dry mustard powder, and kosher salt until smooth.
Return the pot to medium heat and melt the unsalted butter in the empty pot.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the cooked macaroni back to the pot. Stir to coat the pasta in the melted butter.
Pour the milk and egg mixture over the macaroni, stirring gently to combine.
Gradually add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, one handful at a time, stirring constantly until the cheese has fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
If desired, stir in a few drops of hot sauce for added flavor.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and fully coats the pasta.
Serve immediately for best results, as the sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 128.2 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.1 g | 385% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 595 mg | 198% | |
| Sodium | 2846 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.8 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 129.8 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.9 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 2798 mg | 215% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1253 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
