How to Make Easy Mac Without a Microwave

Easy Mac is made for microwave use, but what about those times you are stranded without the convenience of a microwave. Maybe you have moved into a new apartment that wasn't as furnished as you thought it would be. Maybe your microwave had a meltdown and you need to replace it. Whatever the reason, your cheesy desires can still be met with a good old-fashioned stove!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Stove or burner that can boil water
• Small pot that can hold 3 cups of water
• 2 cups of water
• Easy Mac pasta pouch and cheese packet
• Bowl
• Spoon

1. Place the water in the pot and turn the burner to high heat.
2. When the water boils, add the pasta and let cook for 5 minutes.
3. Drain the water, but leave enough to mix with the cheese powder. The noodles should still be wet with a little water surrounding them.
4. Pour the noodles and leftover water into a bowl and add the cheese powder. Mix well and let sit for 3-5 minutes so the noodles will cool and the sauce will thicken.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't want to dirty a bowl, instead of transferring the noodles, just add the cheese sauce to the pot.
• Don't leave too much water behind or the sauce will be soupy.
• Watch the water so it does not boil over the edge of the pot.