Homemade Easy Mac and Cheese in the Microwave
Tired of buying those factory made just-add-water cups of mac and cheese? Make it at home, make it yourself and make it even better with hardly any extra work.
Servings 5 people
Calories 785kcal
Ingredients
For the cheese sauce mixture
- 3 cups powdered milk
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
For the pasta
- 1 cup miniature penne pasta
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- pinch salt
Instructions
Mix the cheese sauce mixture
- In a large bowl, blend the powdered milk and all remaining ingredients together in a bowl or air tight container. If not using right away, store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
To make the mac and cheese
- In a large microwave safe container that's at least twice as big as you need, add the water, butter, salt and pasta.
- Microwave for 10 minutes, stopping to stir halfway through.
- Carefully remove the container from the microwave. There should be a couple of tablespoons of water still in the bottom of your pasta. If not, add a couple of tablespoons.
- Measure 1/3 cup of the cheese sauce mixture and add to hot pasta. Stir until the cheese melts, a minute or two. Add extra salt to taste if needed. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 785kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1196mg | Potassium: 1138mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1465IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 1196mg | Iron: 1.2mg