Mac and Cheese In A Mug Recipe | Delicious Treat In 5 Minutes

Homemade mac and cheese is the best comforting food made in a mug and is more satisfying than the store-bought macaroni and cheese that too in lesser time and also save money. It is easy and quick, and extremely delicious in taste. Moreover, mac n cheese in a mug is made with just a handful of ingredients.

People across the world love microwave mac and cheese in a mug recipe, as it is very convenient to make it at home in just 5 minutes. Also, this mug meal serves the complete purpose of sudden mid-day cravings as well as lunch and dinner. You can also make mac n cheese at night and just microwave it in the morning to save extra time.

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If you like vegan food, then this macaroni and cheese recipe is super delicious

Vegan mac and cheese is as delicious as the normal mac and cheese. Also, it is super creamy and cheesy. For a vegan lover, you can buy vegan cheese or can also make the sauce at home. To make the sauce at home you’ll need boiled potatoes, boiled sweet potatoes or boiled carrots for the sparkling color, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, plant milk, and nutritional yeast for a perfect cheesy texture. Blend everything and top it on the cooked pasta. Your vegan mac n cheese is ready to serve.

For a more detailed recipe, visit Simple Vegan Blog.  

If you are a bachelor or alone at home and hungry this mac & cheese in a mug recipe is perfect for you

Single serving mug recipe, mac and cheese is a time-saver, easy and quick to make without any fuss. You do not have to worry about leftovers too. It is also kids’ favorite because they can make it for themselves after school or in a hostel. So, just give it a try in a mug using a microwave and it will be amazing.

Let’s check out what you will need to make mac and cheese in a mug:

As this recipe is made for one person and uses a microwave so we need to be very particular about the measurements. In order to do that we’ll need: 

• A large microwave-safe mug

• Measuring cups for liquid and dry ingredients

• Microwave

• Elbow pasta

• Shredded Cheese 

• Some Milk

• Water 

How to make the microwave macaroni and cheese in a mug:

• Using a measuring cup, put ½ of elbow pasta in a large microwave-safe mug. Add ¾ cup of water in the mug with the help of the measuring cup. Be sure to use the measurement for proper proportion.

• Then microwave the pasta until the water gets completely evaporated which usually takes about 4 minutes.

• Microwave the mixture for 2 minutes first and then stir. Again, microwave it for 1 minute and stir. Then one last time, keep it again for 1 minute until the water is absorbed. If you have extra water in the pasta, microwave it until the water is completely soaked.

• Add milk and cheese, stir it and then microwave it for the final 30- 60 seconds. Mix everything well so the pasta is coated nicely with the thick and creamy sauce. Serve and enjoy it. 

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Kind of cheese you can use while making microwave mac and cheese recipe: 

Here, I am grating my own cheese that is mozzarella cheese for the sauce. You can use the store-bought grated cheese for the recipe. Also, you can use homemade cheese for this microwave mug meal. 

If you are using your own grated cheese or homemade cheese, and if your sauce comes out thinner in case, try adding a pinch or ⅙ tsp of cornstarch which is known as cornflour in the milk to thicken your sauce. In the store-bought grated cheese, it already contains some starch to prevent lumps in the cheese which helps in the thickening process.

Some important tips for making perfect macaroni and cheese in a mug

• Cooking timings may differ based upon your microwave voltage. Always keep an eye on your mac n cheese when it is in the microwave so you do not overcook it. 

• Use a large mug to make this recipe as it helps to prevent from overflowing. 

• Use whole milk in the recipe, but you can also use cream instead of milk or go half and half. 

• Elbow pasta is ideal because if you use larger size pasta, it will be difficult to cook quickly.

• The initial cooking of the pasta is very important because you have done everything right still you get the thin sauce for your pasta which means you have left with some extra water in your pasta in the first phase. So, be careful.

• To prevent from overflowing keep a microwave-safe plate or a bowl beneath the mug.

• Use the exact measurement for making the recipe

• Experiment it with different types of cheese, ingredients and check what works best for you

• Cook the macaroni properly until the water is absorbed completely. It takes 4 minutes to get cooked. Keep an eye, so it does not get overcooked. If the macaroni is not moist then it will not coat the mixture properly and the taste will differ. Microwave it in intervals so you can check it out. 

• Add a pinch or ⅙ tsp of cornstarch in the milk to make a thicker sauce for the next time if you have thinner sauce or if you are using your own grated cheese instead of store-bought.

How to make mac n cheese with step by step photo recipe:

1. Add ⅙ tsp of cornstarch in the milk and stir until it dissolves properly.

2. Take a large microwave-safe mug. Put ½ cup of elbow pasta in the mug, then add ¾ cup of water, salt to taste, and 1 tsp of butter in it.

3. Microwave it until the water absorbs and the pasta is fully cooked. It takes about 4 minutes to get cooked completely. First, put the pasta in the microwave for 2 minutes and stir it. Then keep it in for 1 minute and stir again. Lastly, keep it for 1 more minute and stir.

4. Later, add ⅓ cup of milk in the mug and ½ cup grated cheese. Mix it well.

5. Microwave it for the final 30-60 seconds. Add pepper to taste and mix everything well so the macaroni is coated properly with the creamy sauce. Serve it hot and enjoy it.

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