This easy, cheesy Sketch-Free Speedy Stovetop Mac and Cheese is made in record time without fillers, antibiotics, or mystery cheese sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword 3 Minute Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Cook Time 3 minutesminutes
Total Time 3 minutesminutes
Servings 2servings
Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons
Ingredients
1 Three Bridges Macaroni and Cheese Kit
½cupmilk or half-and-half
2 slicescooked bacon, crumbled(see notes)
1-2handfuls fo fresh chopped spinach
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
⅛tspspicy crushed red pepper flakes
⅛tspgarlic powder
salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
Add 1/2 cup of milk to a medium pot and bring to a low simmer over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes.
For an even dreamier, creamier mac and cheese, feel free to use half and half in place of the whole milk! I'm a huge fan of this method and the result is an ultra thick, ultra creamy sauce that rivals anything processed.
Add the fresh shredded cheddar cheese and stir well until melted.
Stir in Three Bridges macaroni until fully coated and bring to 165 degrees F, approx. 30 seconds at medium-high heat.
Add fresh spinach and bacon on top or swirl it all together!
Serve with a fresh salad for a balanced and delicious meal.
Enjoy immediately.
Notes
I've gotten in the habit of making my own crunchy bacon crumbles for topping dishes with and keeping them wrapped in a small container in the fridge for the week. My toddler couldn't be happier with this LOL! If your making the bacon fresh for this recipe simply add 3 minutes to the cook time and you're good to go - easy peasy and still ready in under 10 minutes - YES!I typically alternate between using 2% milk or half and half with these tasty mac and cheese kits. The 2% by nature is a bit lighter, though still plenty cheese and saucy. The half and half is extra thick and indulgent. Choose your favorite and have fun with this easy, cheesy comfort food!See post below for even more tasty mac and cheese topping ideas and mix-ins to rock your cheese-loving socks off!