How to Make Microwaved Macaroni and Cheese

Get that great home-made taste with this easy recipe.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 cups hot water
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 8 ounces process American cheese, cubed

1. In a 2-qt microwave-safe dish, combine the first seven ingredients.
2. Cover and microwave on high for 3 1/2 minutes; stir.
3. Cover and cook at 50% power for 4 minutes for until mixture comes to a boil, rotating a half turn once.
4. Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into macaroni mixture.
5. Add cheese.
6. Cover and cook on high for 6-8 minutes or until the macaroni is tender and sauce is bubbly, rotating a half turn once and stirring every 3 minutes.