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Microwave Macaroni and Cheese in a Mug

Total time: 10 min
Servings: 3
  • 1 c. Elbow Macaroni
  • 9/4 c. Water, cold
  • 12 tbsp. Milk
  • 3/2 tsp. Cornstarch
  • 12 tbsp. Shredded Chedder Cheese
  • In a large microwavable mug or large bowl add in the macaroni and the water. You need a large mug as the water will boil up.
  • Microwave for roughly 3 ½ minutes (1200w microwave). You want the pasta to be fully cooked.
  • Pour off the remaining cooking water.
  • Stir in the milk, cornstarch and shredded cheese and microwave for a final 60 seconds to create your sauce. Stir well, season with salt and pepper and enjoy.
Ingredients 5

Cornstarch🌐

Notes: https://www.eatthismuch.com/food/nutrition/cornstarch,4792/
Skip Shopping List: True
Default Measure: Tablespoons
Grams Per Measure: 7.68
Grams Per Cup: 128
Grams Per Serving: 7.68
Nutrients: Calories
Allergens:
Category: None
Alternatives:
Is Alternative Of:

Elbow Macaroni🌐

Notes: https://www.eatthismuch.com/calories/elbow-macaroni-pasta-100154
Skip Shopping List: False
Default Measure: Ounces
Grams Per Measure: 28
Grams Per Cup: 112
Grams Per Serving: 56
Nutrients: Calories
Allergens: Gluten, Wheat
Category: Noodles
Alternatives: Elbow Macaroni, GF, Red Lentil Elbow Macaroni, Green Lentil Elbow Macaroni, Chickpea Elbow Macaroni
Is Alternative Of: Tubular Pasta

Milk🌐

Notes: https://www.eatthismuch.com/food/nutrition/whole-milk,161/
Skip Shopping List: False
Default Measure: Cups
Grams Per Measure: 244
Grams Per Cup: 244
Grams Per Serving: 244
Nutrients: Glycine, Calories, Dietary Cholesterol, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin B9 (Folate), Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin), Vitamin D (Calciferol), Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol), Vitamin K (Phylloquinone, Menadione), Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Choline, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine, Arginine
Allergens:
Category: Milk
Alternatives: Whole Milk (Cow), unenriched, Cow Milk (1%), Almond Milk, Soy Milk, Cow Milk (Skim), Coconut Milk, Oat Milk, Quinoa Milk, Vanilla, Hemp Milk, Macadamia Milk, Cashew Milk, Rice Milk
Is Alternative Of:

Shredded Chedder Cheese🌐

Notes: https://www.eatthismuch.com/food/nutrition/shredded-cheddar-cheese,164892/
Skip Shopping List: False
Default Measure: Cups
Grams Per Measure: 112
Grams Per Cup: 112
Grams Per Serving: 28
Nutrients: Calories, Dietary Cholesterol, Vitamin A, Calcium, Sodium
Allergens: Milk
Category: Cheese
Alternatives: Parmesan Cheese, Mexican Cheese Blend, reduced fat, Mozzarella Cheese, Slices of Pepper Jack Cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded Sharp Chedder Cheese
Is Alternative Of: Parmesan Cheese, Mexican Cheese Blend, reduced fat, Mozzarella Cheese, Slices of Pepper Jack Cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese, Crumbled Queso Blanco | Crumbled Anjeado Cheese | Grated Chedder Cheese | Grated Monterey Jack Cheese

Water🌐

Notes:
Skip Shopping List: True
Default Measure: Cups
Grams Per Measure: 240
Grams Per Cup: 240
Grams Per Serving: 240
Nutrients: Fluoride, Lithium
Allergens:
Category: None
Alternatives: Coconut Water
Is Alternative Of: Coconut Water, Water | Dairy-Free Milk, Water | Coconut Water, Broth | Water