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Microwave Macaroni and Cheese
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Microwave Macaroni and Cheese

This creamy microwave macaroni and cheese comes together in under 10 minutes using just a mug or bowl. It is the ultimate quick comfort food that requires no stove and minimal cleanup.

4.5
9 min
🍴1 servings
🔥420 cal
🔖Easy
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Creamy homemade mac and cheese made entirely in the microwave in under 10 minutes.

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Nutrition per serving

420Calories
18gProtein
52gCarbs
16gFat
2gFiber

Ingredients

1servings

pasta

sauce

seasoning

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Instructions

1

Cook the Pasta

Combine macaroni and water in a large microwave-safe mug or bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stir, then microwave for another 2 minutes until water is mostly absorbed.

2

Add Milk

Stir in the milk and microwave on high for 1 minute until the mixture is hot and slightly bubbling.

3

Add Cheese and Season

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and salt until fully melted and smooth. If needed, microwave for an additional 30 seconds to melt completely.

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4

Rest and Serve

Let the mac and cheese sit for 1 minute to thicken slightly before eating directly from the bowl.

Substitutions

cheddar cheeseAmerican cheese or Velveeta for extra creaminess
milkcream cheese thinned with a splash of water

Common mistakes

Not using enough water at the start which causes the pasta to cook unevenly and stick together
Adding cheese while the mixture is too cool which results in clumpy rather than smooth sauce
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