# Three-Ingredient Mac n Cheese

A three-ingredient mac and cheese recipe that uses a bit of science to make it work.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 12 oz macaroni
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 3 cup sharp cheddar cheese

## Instructions

1. Add macaroni to a pot.
2. Add salt and just enough water to cover, making sure not to drain later.
3. Stir often as it simmers for 7 to 9 minutes until most of the water is gone, but the pasta should be al dente.
4. Stir and make sure there is some liquid left.
5. Add evaporated milk.
6. Stir and bring back to a gentle simmer.
7. Add the cheddar cheese.
8. Stir continuously until cheese melts and until a velvety cheesy smooth sauce is created.

## Equipment

- pot
- wooden spoon
- fork

## Tips

- The ratio for this recipe is 1 oz of macaroni for 1 oz of evaporated milk for a quarter cup of cheese.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHWU_Xmy63Y/?igsh=MnNsYTNvYnMxcGpw
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bf132958-5575-4031-addc-a136fb75c5ba
- Extracted: 2025-05-10

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