Best 9 Baked Mac And Cheese For One Recipes

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**Baked Mac and Cheese for One: A Comforting Culinary Journey**

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our delectable baked mac and cheese for one. This classic dish, reinvented for individual indulgence, promises a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into a creamy and rich cheese sauce, perfectly coating tender macaroni, all nestled in a crispy, golden-brown crust. Our recipe collection offers a diverse range of variations to suit every palate, from traditional to unique flavor combinations. Embrace the cheesy goodness of a classic baked mac and cheese, or embark on a culinary adventure with our pesto-infused or spicy jalapeño versions. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special treat to savor, our baked mac and cheese for one is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings.**

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR ONE



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The movie "Home Alone" served as inspiration to this macaroni and cheese. Although it says it's meant for one, it will serve two if you're feeling generous!

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¾ cup fat-free half-and-half
¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch ground turmeric

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until mixture is smooth. Slowly add half-and-half, whisking as it is poured in. Stir until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese, salt, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, pepper, and turmeric; whisk to combine.
  • Drain macaroni and add to the cheese sauce. Stir until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1082.8 calories, Carbohydrate 103.7 g, Cholesterol 159.2 mg, Fat 55.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 34.4 g, Sodium 2138.2 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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A friend of mine sent this recipe to me when I got my first apartment, because she knows how much I hate cooking! It's really easy -- even I can make it -- and tastes great. I'm not sure where she found the recipe, but it included the note 'Good source of protein, vitamin A, B group vitamins, calcium.'

Provided by Meredith

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package macaroni
1 egg
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a large pot of salted water, lightly boil the macaroni for about 5 minutes until half-cooked.
  • Whisk the egg and milk together in a large cup. Add butter and cheese to the egg and milk. Stir well.
  • Place the lightly cooked macaroni in the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg and cheese liquid over the macaroni, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir well. Press the mixture evenly around the baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 968.1 calories, Carbohydrate 92.6 g, Cholesterol 194.2 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 45.6 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

BAKED MAC AND CHEESE



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Even people who have had their own homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe for years ask for mine when they taste this crumb-topped version. For the best baked mac and cheese, use extra-sharp white cheddar cheese for more flavor. -Shelby Thompson of Dover, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain., In a Dutch oven, heat 1/3 cup butter over medium heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a microwave, melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 calories, Fat 37g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 834mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

BAKED MAC AND CHEESE FOR ONE



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What a wonderful way to indulge yourself in macaroni and cheese... while still maintaining portion control! It's creamy, cheesy, and better than any single-serve mac and cheese you'll get from the store. Quick and easy to make, you probably have the ingredients in your kitchen already. A great recipe if you're cooking for one.

Provided by Sue Lally

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 Tbsp uncooked macaroni pasta
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 pinch pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/2 c milk
1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
*OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
1/8 tsp ground mustard
1 dash(es) hot sauce
1 dash(es) Worcestershire sauce
TOPPINGS
1 Tbsp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tsp bread crumbs (I like Panko bread crumbs)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Fill a small saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and let boil about 8 min or until the pasta is cooked but still firm. Drain & set pasta aside.
  • 3. In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • 4. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and onion powder and stir until combined.
  • 5. Add milk and whisk until smooth. Cook for about 2 minutes stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
  • 6. Reduce heat to low. At this point, if using add the ground mustard, Worcestershire, or hot sauce.
  • 7. Add cheese and stir until cheese melts and the mixture is smooth. Stir in the pasta.
  • 8. Spoon into greased, oven-proof ramekin, soup crock, or small gratin dish. Sprinkle top with cheddar cheese, or bread crumbs if you wish (I use both!).
  • 9. Place on a small baking sheet (in case it bubbles over), and bake for about 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and it is heated through.
  • 10. *Note: There are so many ways you can vary this. You could use sauteed onions instead of the onion powder, or add bacon, etc. Let your imagination run wild! :)

MAC 'N' CHEESE FOR ONE



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This casserole is easy to make and goes well with any meat without having days of leftovers.-Lucy Holland, Derby Line, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup diced cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon chopped onion
3 tablespoons elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 saltines, crushed

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper. Whisk in milk until smooth. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add the cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and onion; stir until cheese is melted. Add macaroni. Transfer to a greased 1-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with saltines; dot with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED MAC & CHEESE FOR TWO



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"I have added other ingredients like turkey, broccoli and cauliflower, to make this a full meal. The possibilities are endless!" Denise Hash, Billings, MT

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash ground nutmeg
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk; stir in the salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted., Drain pasta; stir in cheese sauce. Transfer to an ungreased 2-cup baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED MAC AND CHEESE FOR ONE



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This is a fast, easy to prepare, and filling meal. Once you try homemade mac and cheese, you'll never want the boxed stuff again. I cook mine in a soup crock.

Provided by amydoll

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons uncooked macaroni pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
½ cup milk
⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
⅛ teaspoon ground mustard
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce
1 teaspoon bread crumbs
1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an oven-proof soup crock or 1 cup baking dish.
  • Fill a small saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Stir in the macaroni; boil until cooked but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well, and reserve.
  • In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and milk; whisk until smooth. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and whisk in 1/3 cup cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir in the cooked macaroni. Spoon the macaroni and cheese into the prepared dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and the macaroni is heated through, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 88.6 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 1046.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

CREAMY MACARONI & CHEESE - FOR TWO OR ONE



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I shouldn't be surprised that there are more than 600 recipes for this dish. After reading many, many of them, I have come to the conclusion that this one has it's place here at Zaar. The sauce is smooth and creamy, with little pockets of melted cheese throughout. I hope you like this as much as I do. Cooking time includes the making of the sauce and baking.

Provided by Diana 2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pasta, with nooks & crannies for holding the sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup onion, chopped finely
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon chives, chopped, mostly for colour
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350°F.
  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al-dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the milk in the microwave, on high for 1-1/2 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add salt, pepper and chopped onion. Sauté on medium heat, until the onion is transparent and soft, but not brown.
  • Sprinkle the flour on top, and allow the butter to absorb some of it before stirring.
  • Add the hot milk in 3 additions, stirring constantly. The mixture will get thick very quickly.
  • After the final addition of milk, continue heating the mixture, on medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly.
  • *Remove from heat* and stir in the grated cheese, chives and red pepper flakes.
  • Add the drained pasta and mix well.
  • Fold in the cubed cheese.
  • Pour into two greased onion soup bowls.
  • Bake for 20 - 25 minutes.
  • Allow to cool a bit before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.2, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 126.7, Sodium 924.2, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 30.2

BAKED HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This recipe was given to me by my friend Katie. It's a longtime favorite in her family.

Provided by Jody

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ cups elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
4 cups milk
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup butter, melted
1 sleeve buttery round crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the macaroni, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and stir in Cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted. Add the macaroni and stir to coat. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix the 1/4 remaining cup melted butter and crushed crackers together in a bowl; scatter the cracker mixture evenly over the macaroni mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 133.1 mg, Fat 49.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 28.9 g, Sodium 1011.5 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly affect the flavor of your mac and cheese. Use a cheese that melts well and has a bold flavor, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Fontina.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente: You don't want the macaroni to be too soft or mushy. Cook it until it is just tender, but still has a little bit of a bite to it.
  • Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the sauce. It will help to prevent the sauce from becoming too runny.
  • Use milk and cream: The combination of milk and cream creates a rich and creamy sauce. You can use all milk, all cream, or a combination of both.
  • Season the sauce: Don't forget to season the sauce with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Add mix-ins: You can add mix-ins to your mac and cheese to make it even more delicious. Some popular mix-ins include bacon, ham, chicken, vegetables, and breadcrumbs.
  • Bake until bubbly: Bake the mac and cheese until it is bubbly and golden brown on top.

Conclusion:

Baked mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious baked mac and cheese that will be the star of your next meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this baked mac and cheese recipe a try.

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