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Microwave Macaroni and Cheese

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook the elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain.
  2. In a 2 quart microwave safe covered casserole dish, saute the onions and butter or margarine on high for 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Let stand for 5-8 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken upon standing.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 659 | Total Fat: 35.2g | Cholesterol: 92mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by ILoveFooddd   view full review
this was good even though i completely switched some things around. i didnt use any spices and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2007 by KBOVER   view full review
I'm rating this based on time and ease to prepare. It's almost as good as my baked recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2007 by Hannah   view full review
This was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My children loved it so so much! Two thumbs up!!!!!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by JULYNNW   view full review
Simple but not enough cheese. The edges were dry and crispy. Modifications needed.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2008 by evaclair   view full review
This tasted way too much like the processed cheese. Too much cheese that overpowered the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2006 by f8hopeLove   view full review
This was really good. I liked how it was simple and quick. I added cooked chopped broccoli to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2007 by carleah   view full review
I loved the creamy texture! I added lima beans for color and extra value. I had frozen chopped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2007 by PRL63   view full review
This dish was very good. Simple and quick to make plus it tasted good. Thank you!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2006 by Ali   view full review
This was a great, quick meal to throw together! Easy and yummy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2005 by IPODKATIE   view full review
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!! this is a truly great recipe. Quick and simple! thanks so much.

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