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Microwave Mac and Cheese Recipe
Make your own Easy Mac! Learn how to make microwave mac and cheese using real cheddar cheese instead of cheese powder.
Prep Time
2
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
8
minutes
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
1
serving
Calories
407
kcal
Author
Rachel Gurk
Ingredients
⅓
cup
uncooked elbow macaroni
½
cup
water
¼
cup
whole milk
¼
cup
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
(do NOT use pre-shredded)
1
slice
American cheese
(wrapped “singles”)
½
teaspoon
all-purpose flour
Instructions
In a 4 cup microwave safe measuring cup, or comparably sized bowl, combine macaroni and water.
Microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir.
Microwave for 2 more minutes, stir again.
Microwave for 2 more minutes or until the water is absorbed and the pasta is cooked.
Meanwhile, toss shredded cheese with flour. Tear sliced cheese into a few pieces.
Stir milk into cooked macaroni and microwave for 1 minute.
Stir in cheese; cover bowl and let set 1 minute. Stir again and serve immediately.
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Notes
Don't be tempted to use a smaller measuring cup or bowl. The mixture will boil over and make a mess in your microwave.
If you choose a different type or shape of pasta, be sure it has the same cooking time as macaroni, 7 to 8 minutes.
Recipe card updated 11/30/2022.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
407
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
40
g
|
Protein:
19
g
|
Fat:
19
g
|
Saturated Fat:
10
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.2
g
|
Cholesterol:
57
mg
|
Sodium:
568
mg
|
Potassium:
246
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
580
IU
|
Calcium:
508
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg