Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese for the Microwave
Craving comfort food but short on time? This Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese for the Microwave is the perfect solution for a quick, creamy, and satisfying meal. Made with tender macaroni pasta, creamy milk, melty cheddar cheese, and a touch of butter, this recipe brings all the nostalgic flavors of classic mac and cheese without the need for stovetop cooking. With just 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, this hassle-free dish is ideal for busy weeknights or when you need a last-minute dinner idea. Add a dash of paprika or black pepper for a flavorful twist, and serve this rich, homemade mac and cheese hot and bubbly straight from the microwave. Perfectly portioned for two servings, it’s comfort food made simple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Macaroni pasta
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons Paprika (optional)
Instructions
In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the macaroni pasta and water.
Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir and check the pasta for doneness (it should be tender but still slightly firm). If needed, microwave in additional 1-minute increments, stirring in between, until the pasta is cooked. Drain any excess water carefully.
To the cooked pasta, add milk, shredded cheddar cheese, butter, and salt. Stir to combine evenly.
Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir well to allow the cheese and butter to melt evenly into the pasta.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, or paprika if desired.
Microwave for an additional 1 minute to thicken the sauce and ensure everything is heated through.
Stir well once more and serve immediately. Enjoy your creamy, homemade macaroni and cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1049 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.7 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.9 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 1506 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.8 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.7 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 1166 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 631 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
