One Pot Macaroni & Cheese

Creamy rich buttery One Pot Macaroni & Cheese is full of tender cheesy noodles that are filling and delicious to the last bite. This affordable quick and easy to make selection is perfect on any occasion as a side or nice featured bowl of warm comforting food.  Full of flavor, chewy cheesy textures and at a budget price, this is perfect normal meal planning or a holiday celebration. This homemade one pot recipe is a compliment to the table as it offers warm smoldering noodles covered with melted cheese that everyone will enjoy.

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In a non-stick pot or dutch oven: add milk and bring to a simmer (medium heat). Add dried elbow macaroni then cook until al dente. Make sure to stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning on the bottom of the pot.

Add butter and mustard. Mix everything together until the butter has completely melted.

Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese and mix until fully melted. Add the other 1 cup of cheddar cheese and mix.

Then, add 1 cup Parmesan cheese and mix until fully melted.

Remove from heat source.

Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Serve & enjoy!

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One Pot Macaroni & Cheese

One Pot Macaroni & Cheese is rich with creamy buttery warm cheese and tender noodles.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz dried elbow macaroni
  • 5 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup butter unsalted or salt
  • ½ tsp ground mustard

Instructions
 

  • In a non-stick pot or dutch oven: add milk and bring to a simmer (medium heat).
  • Add dried elbow macaroni then cook until al dente. Make sure to stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning on the bottom of the pot.
  • Add butter and mustard. Mix everything together until the butter has completely melted. Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese and mix until fully melted. Add the other 1 cup of cheddar cheese and mix. Then, add 1 cup Parmesan cheese and mix until fully melted. Remove from heat source. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Serve and enjoy this creamy macaroni & cheese.

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    One Pot American Goulash

    One Pot American Goulash is full of delicious tomato sauce and herbal flavors that will make your mouth water as you enjoy the ground beef and pasta textures. Quick and tasty this recipe will drive everyone in the house to the table at neck break speed to the table as it has that come and get it aromatic attraction. I remember the first time I had this dish at one of my mothers friends house as a kid. I was fascinated by the dish and have not forgotten how good and filling it was. If you live in a region when it gets a bit cold outside, this kind of a stew is perfect to heat the kitchen and the tummy. I enjoyed this recipe and recommend you try it at least once to see for yourself how delicious it really is.

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    Heat the pan to medium-high. add the oil and meat and cook for 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink.

    Add onion, garlic & bell pepper.

    Add salt, pepper, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.

    Add pasta, beef broth and mix well (make sure to submerge the noodles in the broth). Place the bay leaf, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce on top. DO NOT STIR.

    Bring to simmer (about 3-5 minutes). Turn down the heat to medium. Cover with a lid and cook for 12 minutes. 

    Turn off the heat. Remove the lid (be careful the lid is going to be hot). Add shredded cheese and then mix everything well.

    Season with salt & pepper if needed. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

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    One Pot American Goulash

    Hearty and filling meal the entire family will enjoy.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 22 minutes
    Total Time 27 minutes
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs ground chuck or beef
    • ½ lb uncooked macaroni or any pasta
    • 2 cups unsalted or low-sodium beef broth
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 28 oz diced tomatoes
    • 15 oz tomato sauce
    • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste
    • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • ½ tsp pepper
    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 green bell pepper discard seeds & chopped
    • 3 dried bay leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the pan to medium-high. add the oil and meat and cook for 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Optional: drain grease.
    • Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, salt, pepper, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add pasta, beef broth and mix well (make sure to submerge the noodles in the broth).
    • Place the bay leaf, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce on top. DO NOT STIR.
    • Bring to simmer (about 3-5 minutes). Turn down the heat to medium. Cover with a lid and cook for 12 minutes. 
    • Turn off the heat. Remove the lid (be careful the lid is going to be hot). Add shredded cheese and then mix everything well. Season with salt & pepper if needed. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

    Serve immediately & enjoy!

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      One Pot Lemon Chicken Leg Quarters with Rice

      Succulent tender chicken leg quarters atop lemon infused rice has never been more user friendly than this recipe. Convenient and affordable this easy to make selection is perfect on any occasion.  The natural flavors of the lemon slices slowly marinate the well seasoned Chicken skin as the rice captures the luscious oils permeating from the meat with a subtle zing from the citrus zest. If you are looking for a one pot delicious recipe, I highly recommend giving this one a try at least once to see for yourself just how delicious it really is.

      Watch the video and follow the instructions below to have a complete ready to serve entree today. Like and share this or any of my recipes you find interesting from my growing catalogue of menu selections. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on all the latest eatfoodlicious publications. This meal also keeps very well and reheats for later use making it an even better choice for a quick to the table meal with all the preliminaries performed at your leisure. Thanks for visiting and see you again soon.

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      In a small bowl: combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme.

      Cover the chicken with olive oil & dijon mustard being sure to mix well.

      Then sprinkle the seasoning mixture and rub in on the meat. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

      Heat a non-stick pan or Dutch oven to medium and throw in 2 tbsp butter and oil. Once the butter has all but completely melted, add chopped onions and let cook for 2-3 minutes or until they become translucent.

      Then add the rice and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until it becomes lightly toasted. Add the garlic and cook for and additional 30 seconds.

      Slowly pour in the chicken broth.

      Then place the marinated chicken in the pot.

      Cover with sliced lemons.

      Put the lid on the pot. Put the pot on a middle rack in the oven and cook for 35 minutes. After the required time has elapsed, remove the lid and let cook for another 15 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. 

      Optional for crispy chicken skin:broil on high for 4-5 additional minutes in the oven after the liquid has reduced.

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      One Pot Lemon Chicken Leg Quarter with Rice

      Juicy chicken over a bed of succulent rice in a single pot of convenient satisfaction.
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      Prep Time 15 minutes
      Cook Time 45 minutes
      Total Time 1 hour
      Course Main Course, One Pot Meals
      Cuisine American
      Servings 4
      Calories

      Ingredients
        

      • 2 cups uncooked white rice
      • 4 cups chicken broth unsalted, low-sodium, or regular
      • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
      • 1 tbsp olive oil
      • 1 tsp salt
      • 1 onion chopped
      • 3 garlic cloves minced
      • 2 lemon sliced & remove seeds

      Marinate

      • 4 chicken leg quarters
      • 1 tbsp olive oil
      • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
      • 1 tsp dried oregano
      • 1 tsp garlic powder
      • 1 tsp onion powder
      • 1 tsp dried thyme
      • 1 tsp salt
      • 1 tsp pepper

      Instructions
       

      • Clean and pat the chicken dry with a paper towel then place in a large bowl. In a small bowl: combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme.
      • Cover the chicken with olive oil & dijon mustard being sure to mix well. Then sprinkle the seasoning mixture and rub in on the meat. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
      • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
      • Heat a non-stick pan or Dutch oven to medium and throw in 2 tbsp butter and oil. Once the butter has all but completely melted, add chopped onions and let cook for 2-3 minutes or until they become translucent. Then add the rice and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until it becomes lightly toasted. Add the garlic and cook for and additional 30 seconds.
      • Slowly pour in the chicken broth. Then place the marinated chicken in the pot and cover with sliced lemons.
      • Put the lid on the pot. Put the pot on a middle rack in the oven and cook for 35 minutes. After the required time has elapsed, remove the lid and let cook for another 15 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Optional for crispy chicken skin: broil on high for 4-5 additional minutes in the oven after the liquid has reduced.
      • Place chicken on a serving plate. Stir the the rice and sliced lemon together. Then discard the lemon slices. Add a pinch of salt to the rice if you like.

      Serve and enjoy!

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        One Pot Philly Cheesesteak (Ground Beef) Pasta

        Scrumptious One Pot Philly cheesesteak is loaded with meaty textures and filling cheesy pasta. The pasta is saturated with beef broth and infused with cheese which leads to a savory and juicy pasta shell that gets better as you chew your way through the meat and cheese. Delicious tasty and good to the last bite. This affordable and easy to make selection is perfect on any occasion.  Full of flavor, textures and at a budget price, this is perfect comfort meal planning. This recipe is very beginner friendly. We enjoyed this dish very much and hope you do too.

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        Heat the pan to medium-high.

        Add meat and cook for 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink. 

        Optional: drain grease.

        Add onion, garlic, bell peppers, salt, & pepper.

        Add Worcestershire and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.

        Add pasta

        Add beef broth and mix well 

        (make sure to submerge the noodles in the broth)

        Bring to simmer (about 7-10 minutes). Turn down the heat to medium-low. Cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes.

        Add heavy whipping cream and mix. Place provolone cheese on top of the pasta.

        Cover with a lid for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese melts. Remove lid and mix everything together.

        Season with salt & pepper to taste and mix one last time. 

        Serve & enjoy!

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        One Pot Ground Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

        Bursting with tasty meat and cheesy filling pasta the entire family will enjoy this recipe.
        5 from 1 vote
        Prep Time 10 minutes
        Cook Time 20 minutes
        Total Time 30 minutes
        Course Main Course
        Cuisine American
        Servings 6
        Calories

        Ingredients
          

        • 1 ½ lbs ground chuck or beef
        • 1 lb uncooked sea shell pasta or any type of pasta
        • 4 cups unsalted or low-sodium beef broth/stock
        • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
        • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
        • 1 ½ tsp salt
        • 1 tsp black pepper
        • 1 onion chopped
        • 1 green bell pepper deseed & chopped
        • 2 garlic cloves minced
        • 8 sliced provolone cheese

        Instructions
         

        • Heat the pan to medium-high. Add meat and cook for 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Optional: drain grease.
        • Add onion, garlic, bell peppers, salt, pepper, Worcestershire and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add pasta, beef broth and mix well (make sure to submerge the noodles in the broth).
        • Bring to simmer (about 7-10 minutes). Turn down the heat to medium-low. Cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes.
        • Turn off the heat. Remove the lid (be careful the lid is going to be hot).
        • Add heavy whipping cream and mix. Place provolone cheese on top of the pasta. Cover with a lid for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese melts. Remove lid and mix everything together. Season with salt & pepper to taste and mix one last time.

        Serve immediately & enjoy!

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