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Microwave Mac and Cheese – rich and creamy mac and cheese cooked in 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!#MicrowaveMacAndCheese #MacNcheese
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Easy College Meal: Microwave Mac and Cheese Recipe

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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Keyword: College Meals
Servings: 2
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

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

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.