COMFORT FOOD ALERT!
This Mac and Cheese recipe blows those pre-prepared versions out of the water.
It’s quick, easy to make, and a definite crowd pleaser.
Mac and Cheese – Easy, One Pot Camping Recipe
Who is need of some serious comfort food?
This Mac and Cheese recipe is creamy, cheesy and silky smooth.
It’ll wrap you up in layers of warmth as snuggly as a mohair blanket.
And make your tummy purr in appreciation :)
As poetic as that may have sounded, I have to put my hands up and tell you that I have no idea how this actually tastes.
I’m lactose intolerant and would be mind-numbingly ill if I devoured a big bowl of mac and cheese, however much I wanted to.
That said I happen to live with an expert in the delicious world of mac and cheese.
So he has been responsible for taste testing, critiquing and giving his final seal of approval on this recipe version.
And for the record, this is the SEVENTH time I’ve made it in the past month.
He’s either really picky or had been playing me this whole time…
So, what exactly makes this mac and cheese version better than any of the other 4,130,000+ versions on Google?
Two reasons friends:
1/ It only uses one pan. And as we all know, one pan cooking is essential for those that are camping, or hate washing up.
2/ Smoked Paprika. Shhh, keep that one to yourself, OK?
Want to watch the fun video I made of this recipe in my camper van? Click this link here!
Mac and Cheese – Easy, One Pot Camping Recipe
So, fire up your camping stove and get that water boiling.
You are just 16 minutes away from a deliriously creamy, indulgent bowl of comfort food ;)
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Need some more inspiration for your next trip?
Check out my Campfire Cooking recipes!
Jane x
- 125 grams macaroni dried
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 100 ml milk
- 55 g cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- pepper (salt if necessary)
Cook the macaroni in salted water according to the package instructions (mine took 12 minutes).
Drain, toss the pasta in the oil to stop it sticking and tip onto a plate whilst you make the sauce.
Melt the butter in the same pan.
Add in the flour and stir/whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes
Add in the milk, a little at a time and always stirring, until all the milk is used up.
Keep stirring on the heat until your sauce is nice and thick.
Add in the cheese and keep stirring until it has all melted and the sauce is smooth.
Take off the heat and season with pepper, smoked paprika, and salt if you like.
Turn the heat down to low, tip the cooked pasta back into the sauce and stir to coat it evenly.
Let the pasta warm through then devour with gusto :D
Lisa | says
I love hearing about your camp cooking. We don’t camp — but I have a burning attached to our grill — it might be fun to make this “outdoors”!
Jane Sarchet says
Do it! And thank you, I’m definitely in the minority among my friends with my love of camping & cooking outdoors.
In fact, most of them think I’m mad! :D
Rebecca says
Can’t get enough mac n’ cheese!
Jane Sarchet says
:D
Marisa says
You had me at one pot. And the smoked paprika adds just the perfect amount of smokiness!
Jane Sarchet says
I agree Marisa, perfect flavours :)
Jennifer says
Oh yum! My husband is sure to love this recipe…he’s ALL about some mac and cheese! lol! I’ll have to make it for him.
Jane Sarchet says
Yay! I hope he loves it Jennifer :D
Traci says
So glad to discover your website! I’m all about the camping recipes b/c we are campers too! Although we don’t have a cool camping bus like you. On my wish list! And I love this mac & cheese recipe…thanks for sharing!
Jane Sarchet says
Yay, good to meet you camping sista! The van is new to my camping world and I’ve worked up from a cheap and crappy 2 man tent that leaked every time it rained, to gigantic family sized tents, teepee tents, hammocks, bivvy bags, even a yurt! I just love being outdoors, and especially cooking & eating outdoors! :D
Heidi Roberts says
There is nothing like mac-n-Cheese – what a great idea to make it camping!!
Camilla Hawkins says
I never knew you were lactose intolerant Jane! I do love the sound of using smoked paprika in Mac n Cheese so will have to try your version-)
Jane Sarchet says
Sadly, yes :(
I have been since I was a teen, but only realised about 5 or 6 years ago. Life changing doesn’t even cover how I felt when I stopped eating/drinking dairy – I was a new person within 3 days!
Emma says
Mac and cheese is one of my absolute favourite comfort dishes!!! Love that this is easy enougg to make while camping too!!!
laura_howtocook says
We’ll be coming lots over the summer months and this macaroni cheese one pot recipe would be ideal for us all as we love it, who wouldn’t?!