Microwave Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Microwave Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional); ½ teaspoon prepared mustard; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 1 cup milk; 2 cups aged cheddar cheese; ¼ cup cracker crumb (optional)

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
½ teaspoon prepared mustard
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
2 cups aged cheddar cheese
¼ cup cracker crumb (optional)

1
Cook macaroni in a pot on the stove until el dente.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
While cooking the pasta, grate the cheese and set aside.
4
In a 4 cups glass measuring cup melt the butter for 45 seconds on high.
5
stir in the flour, salt, Worcestershire, mustard and pepper.
6
Warm the milk on high for 1 minute or until warm.
7
Gently stir milk into flour mixture.
8
Cook on high for 3 minutes, stirring once during cooking.
9
Stir, cook on high for 1 minute or until smooth and thickening.
10
Blend in the cheese.
11
Stir until melted.
12
In a 1 1/2 quart micro-proof casserole combine sauce and cooked macaroni.
13
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.
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We never have.
15
Cook on 60 (bake) 5 to 6 minutes or until mixture is bubbling.
16
Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.
17
If it turns out to thick add additional milk.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups elbow macaroni, 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Microwave Macaroni and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Microwave Macaroni and Cheese

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