Microwave Mac and Cheese in a Mug
This microwave mac and cheese in a mug takes approx 6-7 minutes to cook but its so worth the wait. Cheesy, creamy and so satisfying!
Servings: 1 Portion
Equipment
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Macaroni or any short pasta
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/4 teaspoon Cornflour Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Milk
- 3 tablespoons Cheddar Cheese grated (anything except mozzarella)
Instructions
- In a large mug or a bowl (you need a larger bowl because the water bubbles up while the pasta is cooking), add pasta, salt, pepper and water and microwave for 4-5 minutes till the pasta is fully cooked. Check at 4 minutes and then cook in 30 second intervals till the pasta is done.
- Add cornflour and milk and mix well. Add cheese, give it a quick mix and microwave for another minute. Mix well and serve immediately.
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Notes
- The cornflour can be skipped, but it helps make a thick sauce that coats the pasta
- If you don't finish this in one go, you can save it for later. To reheat, add a splash of milk, microwave for a minute, mix and eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 524IU | Calcium: 386mg | Iron: 1mg