Name: Microwave Macaroni Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Microwave Macaroni Cheese Recipe

Lurette Jardine Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Microwave Macaroni Cheese

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Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking: 12 minutes

Total: 17 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Gradually whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps.
Microwave the mixture on high for 3 minutes, then whisk again.
Microwave for another 3 minutes and whisk.
Continue microwaving in 2-minute intervals, whisking in between, until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
Microwave for 2 minutes to heat everything through.
Let it sit for a couple of minutes before serving.