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Easy Weeknight Dinners for Family (One-Pot Mac and Cheese)

Name: Easy Weeknight Dinners for Family (One-Pot Mac and Cheese)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups milk (I use whole milk); 1 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth (or water); 8 ounces elbow or mini shell pasta; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 10 ounces frozen broccoli or peas (optional); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (feel free to double this to make it even cheesier); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon cream cheese; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)

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20m

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25m

This easy one-pot mac and cheese recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. With simple ingredients like milk, pasta, and cheddar cheese, it’s a quick and satisfying option for the whole family. Add some frozen broccoli or peas for extra nutrition, and enjoy a creamy, cheesy dinner in no time.

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Servings: 4

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2 cups milk (I use whole milk)

1 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth (or water)

8 ounces elbow or mini shell pasta

10 ounces frozen broccoli or peas (optional)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (feel free to double this to make it even cheesier)

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 tablespoon cream cheese

1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)

Easy Weeknight Dinners for Family (One-Pot Mac and Cheese)

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Easy Weeknight Dinners for Family (One-Pot Mac and Cheese)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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