5.0 from 15 votes
Mac and Cheese for Two
This easy Mac and Cheese for two will instantly fulfil your creamy pasta cravings. It's super rich, cheesy, delicious and kid-friendly.
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 644 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup macaroni
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ chicken cube
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- mozzarella cheese as required
Instructions
- Start boiling the macaroni in salted boiling water according to package instructions.
- Heat butter and oil in a pan and add the flour. Cook it for 2 mins then add the chicken cube, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, white pepper and Italian herbs. Mix well.
- Pour in the milk and cream. Stir continuously and get rid of any lumps.
- Wait for the sauce to thicken slightly then add in the cheddar cheese. Let it melt. Stir around to get a smooth and silky sauce.
- Then add in the macaroni and mix.
- Take 2 big (or 3 small) ramekins and add the macaroni to it. Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 200C for 5-8 mins until cheese melts and is golden on top.
- Garnish with chives (optional) and serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
644kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
132mg
(44%)
Sodium
759mg
(32%)
Potassium
306mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1448IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
346mg
(35%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 644
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 644kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 759mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1448IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 346mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.