Macaroni and Cheese is one of my all-time favorite comfort foods. It takes me straight back to childhood. I do admit however that although I grew up loving the blue box, my tastebuds have become a bit more discerning over time.
Enter this recipe for one pot macaroni and cheese. There are quite a few versions for inspiration out there*. This is my own variant of several I have tried.
As you can see, I chose to use the add-ins of ham and peas this time. Almost everyone has a favorite combo for mac-n-cheese. This recipe works well for combo-lovers as well as purists.
This recipe comes together quite quickly. It takes about 20 minutes start to finish. I added in the ham and peas about half-way through the cooking time so that they would be heated through before I stirred in the cheese and yogurt.
This is a particularly flavorful and creamy version. It makes macaroni and cheese seem almost sophisticated. Almost.
I’d tell you if it reheats well, but there are never any leftovers to experiment with. Enjoy.
Get the recipe for Easy Peasy Mac-n-Cheesy here.
*My thanks to the following folks:
http://quick-and-easy.food.com/recipe/one-pot-macaroni-and-cheese-by-consumer-reports-324323
http://homemakingpilgrim.blogspot.com/2011/04/one-pot-homemade-mac-n-cheese.html
http://whiteonricecouple.com/recipes/cheese/stove-top-one-pot-macaroni-cheese-recipe/
http://www.foodily.com/r/I9XPZRSJ5-on-pot-stove-top-macaroni-cheese-recipe