Print: Microwave Macaroni and Cheese

Learn how to cook macaroni in the microwave with this nice alternative to baked macaroni and cheese. Vary the recipe by using farfalle, fusilli, or rotini pasta. You may add cooked chicken or tuna to this recipe for a heartier meal.

Prep

17 min

Cook

32 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Ingredients

8 ounces macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2.5 tablespoons chopped onion
16 ounces cubed processed cheese food
0.75 cups milk
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni pasta in boiling water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2 Place butter and onions in a 2-quart microwave-safe covered casserole dish; cook on high in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes.
3 Add pasta, cubed cheese, and milk to the casserole dish; stir. Cook on high in the microwave for 11 to 12 minutes, stirring well after 4, 8, and 11 minutes. Mixture will still be runny at this stage. Season with salt and pepper.
4 Let stand for 5 to 8 minutes before serving; sauce will thicken as it cools.

Nutrition per serving

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