Microwave Mac & Cheese
Creamy, cheesy macaroni made entirely in the microwave — ready in just 12 minutes with minimal cleanup.
11Min
2Servings
520Cal
EasyLevel
Kid friendly
#quick#comfort food#microwave
Equipment
Large microwave-safe bowl
Microwave
Colander
Mixing spoon
Measuring cup
Ingredients
Ingredients
elbow macaroni (dry)
120 g
milk
250 ml
cheddar cheese (shredded)
120 g
butter
15 g
all-purpose flour
15 g
salt
3 g
black pepper
1 g
Instructions
1
Prepare pasta
Place macaroni in a large microwave-safe bowl and add enough water to cover by 2 cm.
1 min
2
Cook pasta
Microwave pasta on high for 6 minutes, stirring halfway through.
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3
Drain pasta
Carefully drain the pasta and return it to the bowl.
1 min
4
Make cheese sauce
Add milk, butter, flour, salt and pepper to the pasta. Stir well.
1 min
5
Add cheese and finish
Add shredded cheddar cheese. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until creamy.
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Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Microwave 1-2 minutes, adding a splash of milk if needed
Best enjoyed fresh. Reheating may make the sauce slightly less creamy.
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