One Pot Mac & Cheese

Here is another recipe from Plain Chicken.  This was great for an easy side dish!  The next day I added some chopped broccoli for a yummy lunch.

One Pot Mac & Cheese
From Plain Chicken

2 cups large elbow macaroni, uncooked (about 1/2 lb)
2 1/2 cups low fat milk
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon salt, plus additional for final season later (I only used about 3/4 teaspoon total)
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 cup grated cheese of your choice (I used cheddar)
black pepper to taste (I forgot to add this and didn't miss it)

Place raw elbow macaroni in colander and quickly rinse under water. Let drain.   In medium sauce pan, add milk, raw elbow macaroni, salt, butter, mustard powder and garlic powder.  On medium heat, slowly bring milk/macaroni mixture to a simmer, stirring the macaroni frequently as it comes up to a simmer. This will separate macaroni and keep them from sticking together. Do not leave the mixture unattended! The milk mixture will come to a boil very quickly.

Once mixture comes to a simmer, immediately turn down heat to low. Stir frequently. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until milk has been fully absorbed. If macaroni is not cooked fully, add a little more milk or water to mixture ( a few Tbsp at a time) until macaroni is fully cooked. This will take about another 5 minutes.

When milk has evaporated, stir in grated cheese of your choice. Stir the cheese evenly into the macaroni.  Turn off heat. Place lid on top of pan and cover for about 5 minutes and then serve.