Microwave Garlic Parm Mac and Cheese
Microwave Garlic Parm Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry pasta, such as elbow noodles
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, or 3 tablespoons for more flavor
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, or 1/4 teaspoon, to taste
- 1 tablespoon milk, any kind (2% recommended)
- as needed salt, to taste
- as needed pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a 16-ounce microwaveable mug or bowl, combine the dry pasta, water, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to ensure the pasta is submerged.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Microwave the mixture for 2 minutes. Carefully remove and stir. Return to the microwave and heat for another 2 minutes. Remove and stir again. Continue microwaving in 2-minute intervals until the noodles are softened to al dente and cooked through. If the water is absorbed before the noodles are cooked, add a small amount more water to keep them covered. (Note: The water will likely boil over, so place the mug in a larger bowl to catch any overflow. This overflow helps cook the noodles.)
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Once the noodles are cooked, stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Microwave for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the cheese is fully melted and creamy.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Stir the mac and cheese one final time and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Microwave Garlic Parm Mac and Cheese
- 1/2 cup dry pasta, such as elbow noodles
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, or 3 tablespoons for more flavor
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, or 1/4 teaspoon, to taste
- 1 tablespoon milk, any kind (2% recommended)
- as needed salt, to taste
- as needed pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a 16-ounce microwaveable mug or bowl, combine the dry pasta, water, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to ensure the pasta is submerged.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Microwave the mixture for 2 minutes. Carefully remove and stir. Return to the microwave and heat for another 2 minutes. Remove and stir again. Continue microwaving in 2-minute intervals until the noodles are softened to al dente and cooked through. If the water is absorbed before the noodles are cooked, add a small amount more water to keep them covered. (Note: The water will likely boil over, so place the mug in a larger bowl to catch any overflow. This overflow helps cook the noodles.)
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Once the noodles are cooked, stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Microwave for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the cheese is fully melted and creamy.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Stir the mac and cheese one final time and serve immediately.