Microwave Mac & Cheese

Name: Microwave Mac & Cheese
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 oz. (60 g) elbow macaroni (½ cup/125 mL); ¾ cup (175 mL) water; ¼ cup (50 mL) evaporated milk; ½ cup (125 mL) shredded cheddar cheese

This easy Mac & Cheese is perfect for nights when the kids don’t want the same dinner as mom and dad.

Ingredients

2 oz. (60 g) elbow macaroni (½ cup/125 mL)
¾ cup (175 mL) water
¼ cup (50 mL) evaporated milk
½ cup (125 mL) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Combine the pasta and water in the Microwave Pasta Cooker. Cover with the lid and microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes.
Remove from the microwave and let stand 2-3 minutes.
Add the milk and cheese; stir to combine.

Yield:

1 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 500, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugars 8 g, Protein 26 g

Cook's Tips:

You can substitute the cheddar cheese with any kind of shredded cheese.

You can make Mini Skinny Microwave Macaroni & Cheese: Combine 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated cauliflower with 2 oz (60 g) elbow macaroni and (3/4 cup/175 mL) water. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 6 minutes. Carefully remove from the microwave and add 1/4 cup (50 mL) Greek yogurt and 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated cheddar cheese. Microwave an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove and let stand 1-2 minutes.