Stove Top Mac-n-Cheese

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: For Whom the Cheese Melts 2

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (420)

Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

1/2 pound elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
6 ounces evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh black pepper
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
10 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded

Directions

In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente and drain. Return to the pot and melt in the butter. Toss to coat.

Whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir into the pasta and add the cheese. Over low heat continue to stir for 3 minutes or until creamy.

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Brad Houston, TX 11-20-2009
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don't use shells unless you add extra
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this before and really liked it, and I really liked it this time, but I used shells instead of macaroni and I... didn't think it worked quite as well. Next time I will use twice as much pasta if using shells b/c it seemed like there was too much sauce for the amount of pasta I used and it was too rich. Other than that it was awesome and sooo much faster and wayyy better than the baked mac n cheese from this same episode.Read more
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Hayley Saint George, UT 11-18-2009
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Delish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just made this and it was awesome!! After I cooked it and put it in stoneware and topped it with a little more cheese then... baked it. Something I definitely recommend. Read more
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Thomas Casa Grande, AZ 11-17-2009
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Simple and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Excellent mac and cheese! Kids said it was a LOT better than the brand named boxed version. It will be a regular on our... menu. Added bacon bits from breakfast and doubled the hot sauce to give it a bit more kick. Next time we will try adding diced smoked sausage.Read more
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Paul Mead, WA 11-17-2009
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I guess if you like canned milk
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

If your idea of Macaroni and Cheese is a highly processed flavor with a little bit of egg aftertaste then you will really... like this. If on the other hand you are looking for a delightful and fresh flavor of homemade goodness you will be very disappointed. Read more
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noreen orlando, FL 11-16-2009
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Good and simple
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great simple and easy comfort food. I like it because its almost a base for any kind of mac and cheese you want to make. I... added chicken to mine and it was great!Read more
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Stacey Orlando, FL 11-16-2009
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Evaported Milk Mac
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've been trying many of the mac-cheese recipes made with evaported milk. After seeing Guy Fieri 's show with the mac-cheese... using the canned milk say it "makes it creamier"...I tried them all and Alton come through again (I think his recipes are always a no fail best) on the food network website and this one is by far the easiest, smoothest and best tasting....all in just one pot....as a mac and cheese expert, this is the best for at home M-N-C.... however if your budget and time allow a five cheese gourmet version topped with bread crumbs is out of this world!Read more