Instant Mac ‘n Cheese

What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? All the Buzz: Instant Mac ‘n Cheese! Face it. Every once in awhile the craving hits us to settle into a comfy chair with a warm bowl of Mac ‘n Cheese. Most pantries have all the ingredients you need to make it at home in a flash. Pasta, butter, milk, cheese, and seasonings. If you don’t have elbow macaroni, substitute ziti. If you’re low on cheddar cheese, use a couple slices of Velveeta instead. It’s all good. Sprinkle the gooey Mac ‘n Cheese with Cajun seasoning for extra zest. Oh, yeah!

INSTANT MAC ‘N CHEESE 

Ingredients:

4 ounces pasta

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

1 cup milk

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Dash of Cajun seasoning 

Instructions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. In medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add flour and sea salt. Stir until smooth. Raise heat to medium. Slowly add milk, stirring occasionally. Cook until bubbly. Add cheese and stir well until melted. Drain pasta. Blend with cheese sauce stirring to coat. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. 

28 thoughts on “Instant Mac ‘n Cheese”

  6. This looks so delicious and comforting, Gail! Adding Cajun seasoning for a little extra kick is such a brilliant touch to elevate a classic bowl of mac ‘n cheese. I loved reading your reply to Sheree—having a warm bowl ready when a hurricane is on the way sounds like the ultimate cozy comfort! I completely agreed with syl65 that nothing beats homemade from childhood, and as leggypeggy said, it really is a dish everybody loves. Thanks for sharing this easy go-to recipe!
    PS: I’m writing this after trying your recipe, although I didn’t have cheddar cheese, instead I used mozzarella which turned out fine. 😉

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