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macaroni and cheese in a white bowl.
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Microwave Mac and Cheese

This microwave mac and cheese is ready to serve in under 10 minutes! Make this recipe for busy weeknights.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 7 minutes
Total 12 minutes
Fat 21
Carbs 55
Protein 23
Yield 1

Ingredients

  • ½ cup elbow macaroni noodles
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 2 oz. shredded cheddar cheese ~½ cup

Instructions

  • Place the noodles and water into a microwave-safe bowl. Stir and microwave for 5 minutes.
    a bowl of pasta sitting on a concrete surface.
  • Remove the bowl from the microwave and add the salt, milk, and cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted. If the cheese is not melting well, microwave for 15-second intervals until desired consistency.
    shredded cheese in a bowl on a gray background.
  • Serve immediately.
    macaroni and cheese in a white bowl.

Tips & Notes

  • We used cheddar cheese in this recipe, but you can use pretty much any cheese as a substitute.
  • The bowl will be incredibly hot when removed from the microwave.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g