π₯ Easy 3-Ingredient Chili Mac (College Classic)
π§Ύ Ingredients:
1 can chili (with or without beans)
1 cup dry macaroni (or any small pasta)
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar works best)
π¨βπ³ Instructions:
Cook the pasta
Boil the macaroni in salted water according to package instructions. Drain.
Heat the chili
Pour the canned chili into a pot and warm it over medium heat.
Combine
Add the cooked pasta to the chili and mix well.
Add cheese
Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
π₯ Optional upgrades (if you have extras):
A splash of milk or butter β makes it creamier
Hot sauce or chili flakes β adds a kick
Onion or garlic powder β boosts flavor
π‘ Why itβs so good:
Super filling
Dirt cheap
Almost no prep
All pantry-friendly