Best 7 Quick Skillet Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

SKILLET MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted., Add macaroni; cook and stir until heated through. Top as desired.

SKILLET MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add bread crumbs, 1/4 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to bowl and wipe out skillet.
• Bring water, 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk, and 1/2 t salt to simmer in skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add macaroni and cook, stirring often, until macaroni is al dente, 8-10 minutes.
• Whisk remaining evaporated milk, cornstarch, and hot sauce in small bowl, then stir into skillet.
• Simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
• Off heat, stir in cheeses, one handful at a time, adding water as needed to adjust consistency.
• Sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs.
• Serve.

QUICK SKILLET MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
• While the macaroni cooks, melt butter over medium heat in an oven safe skillet or saucepan.
• Add onion and cook, stirring often until soft and golden.
• Add flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes until flour is combined and mixture is light brown.
• Whisking constantly, add cream slowly until well mixed. Stir in pepper, salt, nutmeg and garlic. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring.
• Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, a little at a time, until melted.
• Stir in the macaroni to coat with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and parsley on top.
• Place skillet under broiler for 2 or 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

SKILLET MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat broiler. In a large straight-sided, oven-safe skillet, melt butter. Remove 1 tablespoon butter and combine with breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
• Add onion to skillet and cook until softened. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Very gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Add macaroni and cook, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of pan, until tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in remaining cheese and the mustard, and season with salt and pepper. Top with breadcrumb mixture and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

QUICKEST MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat the heavy cream, cream cheese and garlic salt in a medium cast-iron skillet over high heat. As the edges start to bubble, gently whisk the cream cheese until it is evenly incorporated into the heavy cream, about 1 minute. Allow to cook for 15 seconds so the mixture thickens. Add the Cheddar and American cheese and continue whisking. Pour the sauce over the pasta, stir and serve immediately!

EASY 2-STEP SKILLET MAC 'N CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring water, milk, butter and Cheese Sauce Mix to boil in medium skillet on medium-high heat.
• Stir in Macaroni; cover. Simmer on low heat 10 min. or until macaroni is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 2 min. before serving.

CHEESY MACARONI-BEEF SKILLET

Steps:

• Brown meat in large skillet; drain.
• Stir in tomatoes and water; cover. Bring to boil. Stir in Macaroni and the Cheese Sauce Mix; simmer, covered, on medium-low heat 10 min. Stir.
• Top with shredded cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.