Microwave Mug Mac and Cheese

Single-serve creamy mac made start-to-finish in the microwave—fast comfort with real cheese, no packet.

Prep
2 min
Cook
6 min
Total Time
8 min
Servings
1
Difficulty
easy
  • quick
  • comfort
  • single-serve
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Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 1/2cupelbow macaroni
  • 1/2cupwater
  • 2tbspmilk
  • 0.33cupcheddar cheese, shredded
  • 0.13tspsalt
  • 1tspbutter(optional)

Nutrition

Calories

420

Protein

16g

32% DV

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    In large microwave-safe mug combine pasta, water, salt.

  2. 2

    Microwave high 2 minutes; stir.

  3. 3

    Microwave in 1-minute bursts (stirring) 2–3 more minutes until water mostly absorbed and pasta just tender.

  4. 4

    Stir in milk, butter (if using); microwave 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Add cheese; stir until melted and creamy; rest 1 minute to thicken.