Recipe: Microwave Mac and Cheese DeluxeDescription: A creamy homemade mac and cheese cooked in the microwave with real cheese and a crispy breadcrumb topping. Perfect for dorm room cooking.Serves: 1 people Total Time: 15Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 0.5 cup elbow macaroni, 0.75 cup water, 0.5 cup cheddar cheese, 0.25 cup milk, 0.25 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon butterInstructions: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the pasta and water. Microwave on high for 4 minutes, stopping halfway to stir, until pasta is cooked. Stir in the milk and cheese. Microwave for an additional 2 minutes until cheese is melted, stirring halfway through. In a separate small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and butter. Microwave for 1 minute, stirring halfway, until crispy. Top the mac and cheese with crispy breadcrumbs before serving.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: dorm room, mac and cheese, college, comfort food, microwave easyThis Microwave Mac and Cheese Deluxe recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 1 people and can be made in 15 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
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Microwave Mac and Cheese Deluxe

A creamy homemade mac and cheese cooked in the microwave with real cheese and a crispy breadcrumb topping. Perfect for dorm room cooking.

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Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 1
September 17, 2025
Microwave Mac and Cheese Deluxe - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 1 servings
0.5 cupselbow macaroni

uncooked

0.75 cupswater
0.5 cupscheddar cheese

shredded

0.25 cupsmilk
0.25 cupsbreadcrumbs
1 tablespoonbutter
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the pasta and water.

2

Microwave on high for 4 minutes, stopping halfway to stir, until pasta is cooked.

3

Stir in the milk and cheese. Microwave for an additional 2 minutes until cheese is melted, stirring halfway through.

4

In a separate small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and butter. Microwave for 1 minute, stirring halfway, until crispy.

5

Top the mac and cheese with crispy breadcrumbs before serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
1106
Calories
55.4g
Fat
101.2g
Carbs
49.1g
Protein
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