So, I had this major craving for mac and cheese the other day. You know, that ultimate comfort food we all love? But when I opened my fridge, guess what? No milk! I almost gave up, but then I thought, “Why not get a little creative?” I mean, there’s gotta be something in my kitchen that can work instead of milk, right?
I started rummaging through my fridge and pantry, looking for anything that could give my mac and cheese that creamy texture we all crave. I found some cream cheese leftover from making cheesecake last weekend, and I also had some chicken broth that I was planning to use for soup. And then it hit me – why not try using these instead of milk? Some people online say you can even use the water you boil the pasta in, but I wasn’t sure about that one.
Get Cooking
- Boil the Pasta: I started by boiling my pasta. I cooked it for about 6 minutes and 30 seconds, just until it was al dente. I made sure to save some of that pasta water before draining the noodles, just in case I needed it later.
- Mix the Ingredients: Once the pasta was cooked, I added the cheese packet that came with the boxed mac and cheese. Then, I tossed in about 4 tablespoons of butter and a big dollop of that cream cheese I found. I also poured in about 1/4 cup of the chicken broth, just to start, and I added a bit of that reserved pasta water, maybe another 1/4 cup or so.
- Stir and Melt: I stirred everything together over low heat, watching as the butter and cream cheese melted into a smooth, creamy sauce. The chicken broth helped to thin it out a little, while the pasta water added a bit of starchiness to help the sauce cling to the noodles.
Honestly, it turned out way better than I expected! The cream cheese made the sauce super rich and creamy, and the chicken broth added a nice savory flavor that you don’t get with just milk. It was definitely different from my usual mac and cheese, but in a good way. The pasta water was a smart move, too – it really helped to bring everything together.
So, if you ever find yourself out of milk and craving mac and cheese, don’t panic! You can totally make it without milk. Just get a little creative with what you have in your kitchen. Trust me, you might be surprised at how good it turns out!
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