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Microwave Macaroni and Cheese

SUBMITTED BY: Kristin Gowin

"A nice microwave alternative to baked macaroni and cheese. Vary the recipe by using farfalle, fusilli, or rotini pasta. You may add cooked chicken or tuna to this recipe for a more hearty meal."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

8 ounces macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped onion
16 ounces cubed processed cheese food
3/4 cup milk
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook the elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain.
In a 2 quart microwave safe covered casserole dish, saute the onions and butter or margarine on high for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the cooked and drained pasta, milk, and cubed cheese and stir. Cook for 11 to 12 minutes on high stirring at 4, 8, and 11 minutes. The mixture will still be runny at this stage. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Let stand for 5-8 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken upon standing.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2007 by KBOVER

I'm rating this based on time and ease to prepare. It's almost as good as my baked recipe... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by JULYNNW

Simple but not enough cheese. The edges were dry and crispy. Modifications needed. MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2006 by ANGELICBLAZE

This was really good. I liked how it was simple and quick. I added cooked chopped broccoli to... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by ILoveFooddd

this was good even though i completely switched some things around. i didnt use any spices and... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2007 by PRL63

This dish was very good. Simple and quick to make plus it tasted good. Thank you! MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2006 by Allie

This was a great, quick meal to throw together! Easy and yummy! MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2007 by carleah

I loved the creamy texture! I added lima beans for color and extra value. I had frozen chopped... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by evaclair

This tasted way too much like the processed cheese. Too much cheese that overpowered the... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2007 by Hannah

This was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My children loved it so so much! Two thumbs up!!!!!!! MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2005 by IPODKATIE

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!! this is a truly great recipe. Quick and simple! thanks so much. MORE

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