5 from 3 votes
Microwave Mac and Cheese
Indulge in convenient comfort food with our microwave mac and cheese. Quick, creamy, and delicious — satisfy your cravings in mere minutes!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
577 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Snacks, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the macaroni and water. Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is cooked and the water has been absorbed.
- Once the macaroni is cooked, add the milk, shredded cheddar cheese, and butter to the bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Microwave the mac and cheese on high for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Stir the mixture every 30 seconds to ensure that the cheese is evenly melted.
- Once the mac and cheese is heated through and the cheese is fully melted, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the mac and cheese hot and enjoy!
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Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on the wattage of your microwave. To ensure that the mac and cheese doesn't overcook or dry out, keep an eye on it while it's in the microwave and stir it frequently.
- You can also add additional milk to the mixture if it becomes too thick or dry.
Nutrition Information
Calories
577kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
448mg
(19%)
Potassium
293mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
840IU
(17%)
Calcium
494mg
(49%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 577
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 577kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 448mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 840IU | 17% |
| Calcium | 494mg | 49% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.