Skillet Creamy Macaroni & Cheese

Name: Skillet Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups water (plus extra if needed); 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; 12 ounces elbow macaroni; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small chunks; ground black pepper

Submitted by joshandkerrie1

"From Mel's Kitchen Cafe (www.melskitchencafe.com)"

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6

ingredients

3 ¹⁄₂ cups water (plus extra if needed)
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
12 ounces elbow macaroni
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dry mustard
¹⁄₄ teaspoon hot sauce
1 ¹⁄₂ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 ¹⁄₂ cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small chunks
ground black pepper

directions

Bring 3 1/2 cups water, 1 cup of evaporated milk, the macaroni, and 1/2 tsp salt to a simmer in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over hight heat. Cook at a vigorous simmer, stirring often, until the macaroni is tender and the liquid has thickened, 9-12 minutes.
Whisk the remaining 1/2 cup evaporated milk, the cornstarch, mustard, and hot sauce together in a small bowl, then stir into the skillet. Continue to simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
Off the heat, stir in the cheddar and M.J. cheeses, one handful at a time, adding water as needed to adjust the consistency of the sauce. Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper to tasted. Serve immediately.
Ham & Pea Variation: Follow the recipe, adding 4 ounces deli-style baked ham, diced, and 1/2 cup frozen peas to the skillet with the cornstarch mixture in step 2.