If you don’t have an hour, I’ve been using variations of this recipe. It seems to be more forgiving on the items than they lead on. It’s still stovetop, and only takes the same time as a box would take.
They make a big deal about the cheese type and shredding it yourself. But, I never bother. Just buy a shredded cheese mix and it comes out fine. Our grocery has a “Mac N’ Cheese” mix that’s great. But, a Mexican mix comes out fine too. I haven’t tried it with just cheddar.
It’s not the same as a baked dish. But, it’s way better than the box for the same effort as the box.
