Servings: 4 Total Time: 15 mins Difficulty: Beginner

Our favorite boxed Macaroni and Cheese manufacturer removed the microwave instructions from the box. That’s okay, we already perfected it anyway – no straining required.

Microwave Boxed Macaroni and Cheese

This recipe provides instructions for preparing commercially available boxed macaroni and cheese side dishes, in the microwave.

Mild cheddar or Colby can be substituted for sharp cheddar.

Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 15 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Put water into a Microwave Safe Bowl

    Glass or ceramic bowl is usually best.

  2. Add dried macaroni and butter to the bowl of water.
  3. Microwave for 5 Minutes on High

    This timing will vary by Microwave power rating. This number is for 1000 Watt microwaves.

  4. Stir the macaroni in the bowl and break up any clumps

    Warning - the bowl, water, and macaroni will be hot.

  5. Microwave for 5 Minutes on High

    This timing will vary by Microwave power rating. This number is for 1000 Watt microwaves.

  6. Stir in the flavor packet and shredded cheddar cheese.

    Warning - the bowl and contents will be hot.

  7. Add about half the Milk and mix thoroughly.

    Add the remaining milk as needed until the cheese sauce is creamy with no lumps.

Note

Nutritional values for this recipe will vary, depending on boxed product used, as well as added cheese and quantities.

Keywords: microwave,macaroni,cheese