Easy Cheesy!! One Pot, Stove Top, Mac & Cheese!!

We had such an amazing response from all of you regarding the macaroni and cheese recipe we mentioned in the review we did for the Copper Chef pan that we decided to do a video for you!  This mac and cheese is inspired by the recipe that is included in the cookbook that comes with the pan.  I tried it their way.  This is my way.  I love this mac and cheese and I know you will too.

Keep in mind that this recipe defies everything you have ever known about making homemade mac and cheese.  There is no roux.  There is no cooking the macaroni separately.  This is seriously done all in one pan and takes about 30 minutes from beginning to end.  What you have when you are finished, is the most amazing, creamy and delicious mac and cheese ever!  You can spruce this up or down any way you choose.  Their basic recipe is good, but mine is better.  I have added more liquid and more cheese.  I have also boosted the flavor with lots of extra seasonings which the original recipe did not call for.  I have added both garlic and onion powder as well as dry mustard, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce which I think needs to go in mac and cheese!  Because cheese and Worcestershire sauce are best friends!

I really love this concept.  Being able to enjoy a great serving of macaroni and cheese that is not baked is really nice.  This is super creamy and cheesy.  I have added more cheese and more water to my recipe because I felt like it needed it and it gives the finished product a nice cheese sauce which I love.  This will serve 8 to 10 people as either a side dish or main course.  With a salad and crusty bread this is going to be a very satisfying comfort food meal.

I will continue to share recipes I make in my Copper Chef pan and am so grateful that they shared this with me.  

You can find the Copper Chef pan on their website here:  http://bit.ly/2a3ghlN

You can also find Copper Chef's store on Amazon:  http://amzn.to/2aA2gNr

I think you could easily make this in a pan that has a ceramic coating but I don't recommend this method if you are using a stainless steel, other nonstick or cast iron pan.  I would just worry that it may burn too easily.  You never know till you try so you could always give it a go and report back!

I hope you give this one pot, stove top mac and cheese a try and I hope you love it!

Happy Eating!

You can see how I made this in my YouTube video here:

Noreen's Kitchen

 One Pot Stove Top

Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni (dry) 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups milk 3 cups water 1 tablespoon corn starch 4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Step by Step Instructions

Place all ingredients in a large ceramic skillet. I used my Copper Chef square pan.

Stir and set over medium low heat covered.

Stir occasionally until the mixture is thickened and the macaroni is done to your liking. 

This entire process can take between 25 and 35 minutes.  You will want to stay close and monitor the mixture to be sure it is not burning or that the macaroni is not getting overcooked. 

Enjoy!

Easy Cheesy!! One Pot, Stove Top, Mac & Cheese!!

We had such an amazing response from all of you regarding the macaroni and cheese recipe we mentioned in the review we did for the Copper Chef pan that we decided to do a video for you!  This mac and cheese is inspired by the recipe that is included in the cookbook that comes with the pan.  I tried it their way.  This is my way.  I love this mac and cheese and I know you will too.

Keep in mind that this recipe defies everything you have ever known about making homemade mac and cheese.  There is no roux.  There is no cooking the macaroni separately.  This is seriously done all in one pan and takes about 30 minutes from beginning to end.  What you have when you are finished, is the most amazing, creamy and delicious mac and cheese ever!  You can spruce this up or down any way you choose.  Their basic recipe is good, but mine is better.  I have added more liquid and more cheese.  I have also boosted the flavor with lots of extra seasonings which the original recipe did not call for.  I have added both garlic and onion powder as well as dry mustard, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce which I think needs to go in mac and cheese!  Because cheese and Worcestershire sauce are best friends!

I really love this concept.  Being able to enjoy a great serving of macaroni and cheese that is not baked is really nice.  This is super creamy and cheesy.  I have added more cheese and more water to my recipe because I felt like it needed it and it gives the finished product a nice cheese sauce which I love.  This will serve 8 to 10 people as either a side dish or main course.  With a salad and crusty bread this is going to be a very satisfying comfort food meal.

I will continue to share recipes I make in my Copper Chef pan and am so grateful that they shared this with me.  

You can find the Copper Chef pan on their website here:  http://bit.ly/2a3ghlN

You can also find Copper Chef's store on Amazon:  http://amzn.to/2aA2gNr

I think you could easily make this in a pan that has a ceramic coating but I don't recommend this method if you are using a stainless steel, other nonstick or cast iron pan.  I would just worry that it may burn too easily.  You never know till you try so you could always give it a go and report back!

I hope you give this one pot, stove top mac and cheese a try and I hope you love it!

Happy Eating!

You can see how I made this in my YouTube video here:

Noreen's Kitchen

 One Pot Stove Top

Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni (dry) 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups milk 3 cups water 1 tablespoon corn starch 4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Step by Step Instructions

Place all ingredients in a large ceramic skillet. I used my Copper Chef square pan.

Stir and set over medium low heat covered.

Stir occasionally until the mixture is thickened and the macaroni is done to your liking. 

This entire process can take between 25 and 35 minutes.  You will want to stay close and monitor the mixture to be sure it is not burning or that the macaroni is not getting overcooked. 

Enjoy!

Christmas in July Holiday Gift Suggestion! Copper Chef Non Stick Pan!

Rolling into the end of our Christmas in July week we wanted to present one more gift idea in the form of a product review. We reached out to the people at Copper-Chef to ask if they would be willing to send us one of their pans to try out and review for you! They were so kind to send us one of their deep square copper chef pan sets complete with a fryer basket, steamer rack and a set of plastic utensils. Today we are going to share with you how we felt about this pan.

We have been using this Copper-Chef pan for about a month and have done everything from scrambled eggs to frying and making the mac and cheese from their cookbook which was included. Our opinion is that this pan is all that they say and it is really great! I love this pan for a number of reasons. First, it is sturdy, next it has great heat conduction due to the stainless steel plate on the bottom of the pan. Next we love the fact that this pan is square and deep and you can fit a ton into it. We also love that this pan goes from the stovetop to the oven with ease and can sustain heat up to 800 degrees! My oven doesn't even go that high! This gives you the benefits of cast iron without the weight of cast iron. 

When I told my mom that I was getting one of these to review she got excited so I will be giving her one for a Christmas gift! I think this would make a great gift for anyone on your list! The newlyweds, the foodie, the college graduate just getting their first place or anyone who is starting out. I think this pan is a great addition to just about any cookware collection. In my case, I have had and have used a lot of cookware. Some great, some, not so great. This pan is great and I can see myself using it for a long time to come.

We demonstrated the non stick surface by frying an egg dry! Unheard of and anyone who knows anything knows that frying an egg dry can be problematic and virtually impossible to flip over, much less remove from the pan in one piece. This pan did just that. We also did the old, burn a piece of cheese test. We slapped a slice of American cheese down in that hot pan and let it go. The results were stunning and impressive. 

I hope that if you are in need of a great pan or if you are in need of a great gift, you will consider checking out this Copper Chef pan because it is a great addition to any kitchen!

You can find the Copper Chef pan on their website here: http://bit.ly/2a3ghlN

You can also find Copper Chef's store on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2aA2gNr