3-Ingredient Stovetop Mac & Cheese

I made this for lunch on a recent day for "school lunch" at home, lol! It was kind of a science experiment.  I used the method from Serious Eats of boiling macaroni in just a little bit of water, so it turns all starchy.  You don't drain anything, and after it's cooked, add equal amounts evaporated milk and shredded cheese.  To clarify, you use equal amounts of pasta, milk, and cheese.  So I used 16 oz. of each for my fam.  (I used one 12 oz. can and most of one 5 oz. can of evaporated milk.)

This recipe has a kind of solid and "toothsome" texture.  To be honest, my kids weren't crazy about the texture, but I liked it.  They ate it and everything, but they're used to my usual baked mac & cheese.  Off the heat, this really thickens up.  I don't want to say "solidify" because that's not a positive food word, but it kind of does.  If you like mac and cheese and easy recipes, you should try this though.  You can make any amount, as long as you use the same oz. of everything.  (You'll need a kitchen scale for this).

3-Ingredient Stovetop Mac & Cheese
adapted from Serious Eats
*Use any amount of ingredients; but oz. of all ingredients must be all the same. I used 16 oz of everything*

6 ounces* (170g) elbow macaroni
Salt
6 ounces (180ml) evaporated milk
6 ounces (170g) grated cheddar cheese, or any good melting cheese, such as Fontina, Gruyère, or Jack

1.  Place macaroni in a medium saucepan or skillet and add just enough cold water to cover. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Continue to cook, stirring, until water has been almost completely absorbed and macaroni is just shy of al dente, about 6 minutes.

2.  Immediately add evaporated milk and bring to a boil. Add cheese. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continuously, until cheese is melted and liquid has reduced to a creamy sauce, about 2 minutes longer. Season to taste with more salt and serve immediately. Of course you can add any spices + seasonings you want here. (Will thicken quickly off the heat.) 

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