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Microwave Mac & Cheese for One
A single serving of mac and cheese cooked quickly in the microwave combines elbow macaroni, water, milk, and shredded cheese for a creamy, comforting meal. The method involves staged microwaving to cook pasta and melt cheese without stovetop use, making it convenient for solo dining.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
440 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup elbow macaroni small, uncooked
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup milk whole
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese we like a cheddar/jack blend, pre-packaged, finely shredded
Instructions
- Put the macaroni and the water into a mug. Microwave on full power for 2 minutes. Stir. (Note: the water will boil over just a bit, that is fine)
- Microwave for another minute. Stir.
- Microwave for a fourth minute, and then check to see that all the water has been absorbed. If not, microwave a bit more, until it is gone.
- Stir in the milk and shredded cheese and microwave for a final 30-60 seconds. Stir well, and enjoy.
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Notes
- If grating your own cheese, add about 1/8 teaspoon of cornstarch to the milk to help thicken the sauce.
- This recipe is ideal for quick, single-serving mac and cheese without needing a stove.
Nutrition Information
Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
401mg
(17%)
Potassium
239mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
665IU
(13%)
Calcium
488mg
(49%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 665IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 488mg | 49% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.