Best 6 Mac N Cheese For One Recipes

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Macaroni and cheese, a classic comfort food enjoyed by people of all ages, is a versatile dish that can be prepared in countless ways. From the traditional baked version with a golden brown crust to the quick and easy stovetop version, there's a mac and cheese recipe out there to suit every taste and occasion. In this article, we'll explore a variety of mac and cheese recipes, including a single-serving version perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, a creamy and indulgent baked mac and cheese with a crispy breadcrumb topping, and a unique skillet mac and cheese with a spicy chorizo sausage. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll find a mac and cheese recipe in this collection that you'll love.

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MAC 'N' CHEESE FOR ONE



Mac 'n' Cheese for One image

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 :

MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR ONE



Macaroni and Cheese for One image

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

EASY ONE-POT MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy One-pot Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: whole milk, elbow macaroni, butter, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, fresh parsley

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Sides

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups whole milk
1 box elbow macaroni
½ cup butter
2 cups cheddar cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
fresh parsley, to serve

Steps:

  • In a large pot on medium-high heat, gently heat the milk to a simmer.
  • Add in the elbow macaroni. Cook until the pasta is tender.
  • Once the noodles are cooked, turn off the heat. Add in the butter, cheddar, salt, and pepper. Fold these ingredients with the pasta until the cheese and butter melt into the milk to create a thick sauce.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758 calories, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 12 grams

CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR ONE



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No need to eat to forego a true comfort food favorite just because you're cooking for one tonite. Try this single serving mac-n-cheese recipe next time you need a taste of home, alone!

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour, all purpose
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup cheddar cheese, diced
1/4 teaspoon mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion, chopped
3 tablespoons macaroni noodles, cooked and drained
2 saltine crackers, crushed
black pepper

Steps:

  • In small bowl, combine crushed saltines with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
  • In pot, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter, then add flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Whisk in milk until smooth and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Lower heat and add all remaining ingredients, stirring until cheese is melted.
  • Pour into greased 1 cup baking dish (ramiken) and sprinkle with buttered saltine crumbs.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

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

MAC 'N' CHEESE FOR A BUNCH



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I've seen OAMC recipes for macaroni and cheese that were geared more for huge crowds...I even saw one once for 200 people! Personally, that's a bit much for my OAMC needs, LOL...Then one day, I'm thumbing through an old issue of Taste of Home magazine from April May 2007 and I found a simple, far more reasonably sized OAMC recipe for macaroni and cheese which I tweaked to lower the fat content slightly...So here it is for safekeeping and future use!

Provided by CookinwithGas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 36 one cup servings, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni (Ronzoni Whole Wheat pasta)
1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni (Ronzoni Whole Wheat pasta)
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, divided
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt (optional)
3 quarts 1% low-fat milk
3 lbs low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F; Grease three 13X9 baking pans.
  • Cook all the macaroni per package directions and drain.
  • While the macaroni cooks, in a large soup kettle melt 1 cup of the butter; then stir in flour and salt until smooth.
  • Gradually stir in milk and slowly bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened.
  • Reduce heat and add the cheese, stirring until melted; stir well-drained macaroni into sauce.
  • Divide the mixture equally among the 3 greased baking pans; melt the remaining butter and mix with the bread crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs equally over the top of the macaroni and cheese mixture in the 3 baking pans.
  • Bake, uncovered in the preheated oven for approximately 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • NOTE: this needn't be limited to macaroni; use rotini or penne rigati.

Tips:

  • Use a microwave-safe bowl that is large enough to hold the noodles and cheese sauce comfortably.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, minus one minute. This will prevent them from overcooking in the microwave.
  • Add the butter, flour, and milk to the bowl and whisk until smooth. Microwave for 30 seconds, then whisk again. Repeat this process until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the cheese and microwave for another 30 seconds, or until the cheese is melted and smooth.
  • Add the cooked noodles to the bowl and stir to combine. Microwave for 1 minute, or until the noodles are heated through.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with additional cheese, if desired.
  • Enjoy your mac and cheese immediately!

Conclusion:

This recipe is a quick and easy way to make a delicious and satisfying mac and cheese for one. It is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, or as a side dish. With a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can have a delicious and comforting meal that is sure to satisfy your cravings.

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