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.
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MIchael schreader
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the noodles are cooked perfectly.
Bello Olalekan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. I love that it's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Francisca Botele
[email protected]This is a great recipe for kids. It's easy to make, and they love the cheesy flavor.
Thembelihle angel
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so quick and easy to make. I can have a delicious bowl of mac and cheese on the table in just a few minutes.
Nadeem Malik
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover cheese. I added a little bit of milk to the cheese sauce to make it creamier, and it turned out perfect.
Annah Annah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the noodles are cooked perfectly.
Srijan Bk
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Nadeem 007
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've added different types of cheese, vegetables, and even meat to it, and it's always delicious.
Bear McGregor
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I always have the ingredients on hand, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sumon gazi
[email protected]I was skeptical about how well this would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the noodles were cooked just right.
Shoaib Akhtar Shah
[email protected]This was my first time making mac and cheese in the microwave, and it was surprisingly good! The cheese sauce was nice and creamy, and the noodles were cooked perfectly.
Adu Abigail
[email protected]I've made this mac and cheese recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Jam shahid Jamshahid
[email protected]This was so easy to make and turned out great! I used sharp cheddar cheese and added a little bit of salt and pepper to taste. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.