Microwave Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 543
  • Fat:
  • 33 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 20 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 87 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 1311 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 44 g
  • Fiber:
  • 2 g
  • Protein:
  • 20 g


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Microwave Mac 'n' Cheese

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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

SERVINGS: 4

CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD: Microwave

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 cups milk
  • 8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Directions:

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. Yield: 4 servings.


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