# Three-Ingredient Mac and Cheese

A three-ingredient mac and cheese recipe that uses evaporated milk to create a smooth, cheesy sauce without flour or cornstarch.

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

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Add the macaroni, salt, and just enough water to cover to a pot.
2. Stir often as it simmers for 7 to 9 minutes until most of the water is gone and the pasta is al dente.
3. Stir and make sure some liquid is left.
4. Add the can of evaporated milk.
5. Stir and bring it back to a gentle simmer.
6. Add the sharp cheddar.
7. Stir continuously until it melts until a velvety, cheesy, smooth sauce is achieved.

## Equipment

- pot
- wooden spoon

## Tips

- The ratio for the whole recipe is 1 oz of macaroni for 1 oz of evaporated milk for a quarter cup of cheese.
- Do not drain the pasta after cooking.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP86AHg8J/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c968a610-06f3-447e-a881-7b4b232510d0
- Extracted: 2025-05-09

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