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Microwave Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Name: Microwave Mac 'n' Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

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

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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.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 543 calories, 33g fat (20g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 1311mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.

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