Here is a super simple and quick recipe. Keep canned evaporated milk and pasta in the pantry and this can be a go to dish on busy days!

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

  • 1 box shell pasta (about 12-14 ounces — I used mini shells) (macaroni works also)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 – 12 oz  cans evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 16 ounces cheddar, shredded (about 4 cups)

In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water cook the pasta to al dente and drain. Return to the pot and melt in the butter. Toss to coat.

Whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir egg mixture into the pasta and add the cheese. Continue to stir over low heat for 3 minutes or until creamy.


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  1. This recipe is similar to Alton Brown’s recipe, except it is larger for a family and uses less butter.

    Mary Ellen, what about trying different cheese, like a colby jack blend.

  2. This recipe is similar to Alton Brown’s recipe, except it is larger for a family and uses less butter.

  3. Kathy D: I was just about to say this looks like Alton Brown’s recipe I’ve made many times. My kids and hubby don’t like the cheddar. They always want the pasta noodles with kraft singles on top. LOL

    I try to find lots of replacement box versions and post them on my website like pretzels, chicken pot pie (without a can), pumpkin bread, and fruit pizza with a homemade crust.

  4. I’ll have to try this! We’ve been off boxed mac for over a year, and have just sufficed with grated cheddar over hot noodles. creamy mac and cheese is something I miss! (as I’m sure the kids do too!)

  5. I use Alton Brown’s stove top macaroni and cheese all the time and it is very similar to this one. I LOVE it! I find it tastes a enough like the boxed brands (which tricks my picky eater) but I know exactly what is going in it which makes me feel better. Thanks for posting this recipe!

  6. Yum! I’m always looking for new mac n cheese recipes. It’s my husband’s favorite!

  7. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’ve been looking for a good stovetop recipe for years. (I’m *not* a baked mac and cheese person.) Most of the recipes I’ve tried aren’t creamy enough for my tastes, but this looks like a winner. I’m going to round up the ingredients and try it very soon.

  8. I am always on the prowl for a new recipe for mac and cheese. The ultimate comfort food! YUM!

  9. What? This looks amazing! My hubs will love this too!

    Jenna
    callherhappy.com

  10. Thank you so much for posting this! I am always looking for yummy ways to make normally boxed foods from scratch. 🙂

  11. Thank you for posting this! I am ALWAYS looking for ways to make usually processed food from “scratch” that looks and tastes really yummy. Gotta go..just saw a “you might also like: How to make cream cheese mints” above (how did I miss that one?!). 🙂

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