Microwave mac and cheese in a mug

Microwave mac and cheese in a mug

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Macaroni and cheese cooked directly in a large microwave-safe bowl, with broth, then mixed with milk and cheddar cheese.

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This dish is suitable for one person and takes only 8 minutes to prepare. It is easy to make.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time7 min
  • Cook time1 min
  • Total8 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmicrowave oven
  • Estimated cost$1.11 $1.11 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.

Ingredients

1 people
  • $0.13
  • $0.53
  • $0.04
  • $0.41

Prices from US supermarkets.

Directions

  1. In a large bowl or container, combine the macaroni and the liquid. Heat in the microwave in 2-minute intervals, stirring between each interval. After about 6 to 7 minutes, the pasta will be cooked al dente and the liquid will have been absorbed.
  2. Add the cheese and milk, mix well, and microwave for 1 minute.
  3. Serve with a sprinkle of chopped chives and cayenne pepper. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Microwave mac and cheese in a mug

  • 50 g of macaroni$0.13
  • 120 ml of chicken or vegetable broth, or salted water$0.53
  • 40 ml of milk$0.04
  • 50 g of grated cheddar cheese or crumbled blue cheese$0.41

Total$1.11

that's $1.11 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 50 g of macaroni
  • 120 ml of chicken or vegetable broth, or salted water
  • 40 ml of milk
  • 50 g of grated cheddar cheese or crumbled blue cheese
  • chives or chopped onion (optional)
  • Cayenne pepper or ground black pepper (optional)

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