Indulge in the creamy goodness of macaroni and cheese, a classic comfort food made easy and quick in the microwave. Discover three delectable recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and tastes. The classic macaroni and cheese recipe offers a nostalgic and comforting experience with its rich, cheesy sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. For those seeking a healthier alternative, the lightened-up macaroni and cheese recipe swaps regular cheese for a blend of Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cheese, resulting in a dish that is lower in calories and fat while maintaining its creamy texture and cheesy flavor. Lastly, the vegan macaroni and cheese recipe caters to those with dietary restrictions or those seeking a plant-based option. It uses a creamy cashew sauce and nutritional yeast to create a dish that is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MICROWAVE 5-MINUTE MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: elbow macaroni, water, milk, salt, pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh chive
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix the macaroni, water, and salt in a microwaveable mug.
- Microwave for 2-3 minutes, then stir.
- Add the milk, cheese, salt, and pepper, then stir.
- Microwave for another 30 seconds, stir, and garnish with a sprinkle of chives.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 4 grams
MICROWAVE MAC AND CHEESE
This from-scratch mac and cheese cooks in one bowl, and you don't have to boil the macaroni or cook the cheese sauce separately. Plus, it's ready in less than half an hour. A blend of American and Jack cheeses makes the sauce smooth and tangy.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir the macaroni, 1 cup of the milk and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a microwave-safe 4-quart bowl. (It is important that you use a bowl large enough to prevent the milk from boiling over.) Cover tightly with plastic wrap; cut a small slit in the center with the tip of a paring knife to vent excess steam. Microwave on high (at 100 percent power) for 4 minutes in either an 1,100- or a 700-watt oven. Uncover (be careful to avoid the hot steam) and stir. Cover and microwave on high (at 100 percent power) until the macaroni is about two-thirds cooked, a little harder than al dente, 1 1/2 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 3 1/2 minutes in a 700-watt oven.
- Add the remaining cup of milk, American cheese, Jack cheese, Parmesan, cream cheese and mustard. Stir well, cover tightly and microwave on high (at 100 percent power) until all the cheeses have melted, 4 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 4 1/2 in a 700-watt oven. Stir until thoroughly combined. If there are still some pieces of unmelted cheese, microwave again, covered, in 30-second increments. (The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits.) If desired, transfer to a decorative dish for serving.
MICROWAVE MAC 'N' CHEESE
My family prefers homemade macaroni and cheese over the kind you get out of the box. This recipe is an easy way to keep them happy. Whenever we have a family get-together, I bring this comforting dish. Its "from scratch" taste can't be beat. -Linda Gingrich, Freeburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cover and cook at 50% power for 3 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. , Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into macaroni mixture. Add cheese. Cover and cook on high for 6-8 minutes or until the macaroni is tender and sauce is bubbly, stirring every 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Fat 33g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
MICROWAVE MAC 'N' CHEESE
Pasta, pronto! Jack Monroe's easiest ever macaroni and cheese makes a delicious solo supper or packed lunch - just pop it in the microwave at work
Provided by Jack Monroe
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Supper
Time 12m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Find a mug that holds twice the volume of your dry pasta - the bigger, the better. Add the macaroni and your liquid of choice. Cover with cling film and pierce 3 times. Stand the mug in a microwave-proof bowl to catch any spillages, and cook in the microwave on High for 2 mins. The liquid will bubble up and over the sides, so tip any liquid from the bowl back into the mug (be careful as it will be very hot) and give it a good stir. Leave to stand for 1 min.
- Repeat twice more or until the pasta is cooked (it may take longer depending on the pasta), then remove from the microwave. Stir through the butter, cheese and spinach or Marmite, if using. The heat from the pasta should melt the cheese and wilt the spinach, but if not, pop back in the microwave for 30 secs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium
MICROWAVE MACARONI AND CHEESE
This is a very easy and quick way to make macaroni and cheese. Our family has use it for years, taken to many a pot luck and never had any to bring home. It turns out prefect every time. The original recipe call for half the cheese in the sauce and the remainder being mixed with cracker crumbs and put on top. We add all the cheese to the sauce. When going to a Pot luck we warm it in a crock pot.
Provided by Old Mariner
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook macaroni in a pot on the stove until el dente. Drain and set aside.
- While cooking the pasta, grate the cheese and set aside. In a 4 cups glass measuring cup melt the butter for 45 seconds on high. stir in the flour, salt, Worcestershire, mustard and pepper. Warm the milk on high for 1 minute or until warm. Gently stir milk into flour mixture. Cook on high for 3 minutes, stirring once during cooking. Stir, cook on high for 1 minute or until smooth and thickening. Blend in the cheese. Stir until melted.
- In a 1 1/2 quart micro-proof casserole combine sauce and cooked macaroni.
- The original recipe calls for only 1 1/2 cups of cheese being added to the sauce and the other 1/2 cup being mixed with the cracker crumbs and place on top. We never have.
- Cook on 60 (bake) 5 to 6 minutes or until mixture is bubbling. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving. If it turns out to thick add additional milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.6, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 83.1, Sodium 575.7, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 20.8
MICROWAVE MACARONI AND CHEESE
Make and share this Microwave Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chris from Kansas
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 2-qt.
- microwave-safe dish, combine the first seven ingredients.
- Cover and microwave on high for 3 1/2 minutes; stir.
- Cover and cook at 50% power for 4 minutes for until mixture comes to a boil, roating a half turn once.
- Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into macaroni mixture.
- Add cheese.
- Cover and cook on high for 6-8 minutes or until the macaroni is tender and sauce is bubbly, rotating a half turn once and stirring every 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.2, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 87.7, Sodium 1522.2, Carbohydrate 55.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 6.1, Protein 21.9
MICROWAVE MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR ONE
Use any cheese you want. Today I used 4 cheese Mexican and blue. If I used bland cheese I'd add some sriracha or mustard. The bowl or mug has to be big enough so it doesn't boil over. Microwave time varies on watts.
Provided by sheepdoc
Categories Cheese
Time 9m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place macaroni and water in a bowl, Stir.
- Microwave 6 minutes, stir every 2 minutes.
- Add cheese and milk, stir.
- Microwave to melt cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.5, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 372.8, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 12.1
MICROWAVE MACARONI CHEESE
Want a comforting macaroni cheese quickly, without too many pots and pans to wash up afterwards? Look to your microwave - and our three-cheese recipe...
Provided by Elaine Lemm
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the pasta in a ceramic or glass microwavable bowl. Pour over 700ml boiling water and cook for 2 mins on high; stir and repeat twice more (6 mins in total). Drain the pasta and return it to the bowl.
- Put the cornflour and 1 tbsp milk into a jug and stir to make a paste. Add the remaining milk and mix well. Pour over the pasta.
- Mix in the mustard, along with the grated gruyère and cheddar, and stir well. You can cook the pasta in the same bowl or tip it into a microwavable serving dish.
- Cook on high for 5 mins, stirring halfway through. Sprinkle over the parmesan and dot with small pieces of butter. Cook for a further 2 mins, then serve with a good grating of black pepper, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 665 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For a creamier macaroni and cheese, use a combination of milk and heavy cream.
- Add a pinch of mustard powder, garlic powder, or paprika for extra flavor.
- Don't overcook the macaroni noodles, or they will become mushy.
- If you don't have a microwave-safe bowl, you can use a regular bowl and cover it with plastic wrap.
- Be careful when removing the bowl from the microwave, as it will be hot.
Conclusion:
Microwave macaroni and cheese is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover macaroni noodles. With a few simple ingredients and a few minutes in the microwave, you can have a delicious and comforting meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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