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Microwave Mac And Cheese

Published by Izzy Yu

on Jun 07, 2018

Microwave Mac and Cheese – rich and creamy mac and cheese cooked in the microwave from scratch, ready in 15 minutes. A total game changer! Quick, easy and cooked in one bowl. Say goodbye to the dried macaroni boxes!This microwave trick makes perfect Mac and Cheese with real ingredients. It’s a convenient and easy way to cook Mac and Cheese, especially when you are not bothered to pull out a pan. You can also add some leftover vegetables or cooked chicken. I throw in some steamed broccoli and serve it in a bread bowl.  So Good!

HOW TO COOK MAC AND CHEESE IN MICROWAVE

 In a medium-large microwave-safe bowl, add pasta, water and salt. Microwave in 2-minute intervals until cooked and most water has been absorbed, stirring in between so that it won’t be stuck to the bottom of the bowl. The time needed to cook your pasta will depend on the power of your microwave. Mine takes 6-8 minutes. Pour in the milk and garlic powder and mix.  Stir in the cheese and broccoli and microwave for 30 seconds or until creamy.

Serve the macaroni and cheese on the plate or into a bowl (I used a bread bowl) and top with optional red pepper flakes or desired toppings. Enjoy!

Note: Use a deeper and larger bowl to cook Mac and Cheese in the microwave as it will rise when cooked. The bowl can also get quite hot and it’s better to use oven mitts to handle the bowl.

TIPS FOR MAKING BEST MICROWAVE MAC AND CHEESE

• Elbow pasta works best for this recipe as larger pasta needs longer time to cook.
• Use whole milk and you will get the best flavor for this recipe.
• Cook the pasta until most water has been absorbed, otherwise, your mac and cheese can get watery.
• I made a bread bowl out of a bread loaf from the local bakery, and served my Mac and Cheese in the bread bowl

Microwave Mac And Cheese

Microwave Mac and Cheese – rich and creamy mac and cheese cooked in the microwave from scratch, ready in 15 minutes. A total game changer! All you need is a few simple ingredients: Macaroni pasta, salt, milk, garlic powder and cheddar cheese. Quick, easy and cooked in one bowl. Say goodbye to the dried macaroni boxes! 

Cook: 15 minutes mins

Total: 15 minutes mins

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Ingredients 

• ▢ 1 1/2  cups  elbow pasta
• ▢ 1 1/2  cups  water
• ▢ 1/2  tsp  salt
• ▢ 1/4  tsp  garlic powder
• ▢ 2/3  cup  milk
• ▢ 1 1/2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• ▢ 1/2  cup  broccoli
• ▢ (optional) red pepper flakes 

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Instructions 

• In a medium-large microwaveable bowl, add pasta, water and salt.
• Microwave in 2-minute intervals until cooked, stirring in between.
• Pour in the milk and garlic powder and mix.
• Add the cheese and broccoli and microwave for 30 seconds or until creamy.
• Serve the mac and cheese on a plate or into a bowl (I used a bread bowl) and top with red pepper flakes. Enjoy!

Notes

Use a deeper and larger bowl to cook Mac and Cheese in the microwave as it will rise when cooked. The bowl can also get quite hot and it’s better to use oven mitts to handle the bowl.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.

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