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Mac and Cheese in a Mug

This Mac and Cheese in a Mug takes only FIVE minutes to make in the microwave and will satisfy all cheesy cravings!
Course Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword mac and cheese in a mug, microwave mac and cheese
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 480kcal
Author Melissa Williams

Ingredients

  • ½ cup short pasta such as elbows, penne, or medium shells
  • ½ cup water
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons whole milk
  • parsley optional garnish

Instructions

  • Add pasta, water, and salt to a large mug. Stir and then microwave for 4 to 4½ minutes.
  • Remove from the microwave and stir in the cheese and milk, microwave for an additional 30 seconds or until pasta is tender and the cheese is fully melted.
  • Let cool then enjoy!

Notes

  • An additional 30 seconds of cook time may need to be added to both rounds of microwaving depending on the style and brand of pasta you use.
  • You do not want the pasta to be completely soft before adding the cheese since you’ll need to microwave after adding the cheese and no one likes mushy pasta.
  • I tested this with both elbow macaroni and penne pasta, the elbows took 4 minutes to cook before adding the cheese whereas the penned took 4 1/2 minutes.
  • 1 tablespoon of butter may be added to the mac and cheese if desired, but its not part of the original TikTok recipe going around.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 824mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 693IU | Calcium: 574mg | Iron: 1mg