Classic Microwave Mug Mac & Cheese
Stir together pasta, milk, cheese, and a pinch of salt in a mug, then microwave until creamy.
Total
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Elbow macaroni (dry)
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 tbsp Butter(optional)
- 1/8 tsp Salt(optional)
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a microwave-safe mug (about 12–16 oz), combine the dry elbow macaroni and milk. Stir well so the pasta is mostly submerged.
- 2
Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stir, then microwave for 2 minutes more. Stir again and microwave in 1-minute intervals until the pasta is tender (about 10 minutes total).
- 3
Stir in the cheddar cheese (and butter if using) until melted and creamy. Add salt and black pepper to taste, then let stand 1 minute to thicken before eating.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
560
28% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 23 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 760 mg |
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