This recipe is perfect for anyone without access to a full kitchen, or maybe just anyone who’s feeling lazy but not too short on time. To be honest, microwave mac & cheese takes just as long as stovetop mac & cheese, but the benefit is: you don’t have to wash anything but a mug, and that’s worth a recipe in itself.
Dorm Room Microwave Mug Mac & Cheese Recipe
serves 1
- 1/2 cup small macaroni
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
via The Kitchn
In a very large microwaveable mug, combine the macaroni, water, and salt. Stir to combine then place on a microwave safe plate.
Microwave in two minutes intervals, stirring in between, about 10 minutes total, until all the water is absorbed and the macaroni is tender.
Stir in the milk and cheese and microwave for 30 seconds, or until cheese is melted. Enjoy immediately.
This looks awesome! I cant wait to try at home!
This Mac & Cheese is awesome. I really love the taste of it. It’s really easy to make and it tastes delicious. You don’t even need a lot to make it, that’s great. This is the perfect meal when you don’t feel like cooking or you need to be fast. I’ve tried it for a couple of times now, and I love it. It’s amazing!
Looks good. What kind of cheese did you use? How did you get the cheese to melt so well in a microwave?
it’s a white cheddar and it just melts, be sure to stir a lot!
tastes good! i don’t think i microwaved enough tho…
everyone’s microwave is a bit different! good to know that sometimes it needs more time :)
I LOVE this recipe so much! It’s quick, simple, and easy.
i only microwaved it for 6 minutes and it blew up my mug ;-;
oh no! i think some mugs aren’t as microwave safe as others :(
Check to see if it is microwave safe.
Yum! Thank you! I was looking for a single serve recipe. Seriously so good. I love cheese so I added more on top after I stirred in the 1/2 cup. This is dangerous I already want more hahaha.
This was good but way too much milk!