Microwave Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (about 400g) macaroni
  • Salt and milled pepper
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) butter
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) flour
  • 1 cup (250ml) milk
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 cup (100g) grated mozzarella or cheddar
  • spring onions, sliced, or 2 tsp (10ml) dried mixed herbs

Method

  1. Place macaroni in a large microwaveable bowl and cover with water.
  2. Add a pinch of salt and cover with clingfilm.
  3. Microwave for 10-12 minutes on high or until cooked through, stopping to stir every few minutes.
  4. Drain into a colander, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  5. Melt butter in a microwaveable mug on high for 20 seconds, check and microwave again for 10-20 seconds if needed.
  6. Whisk melted butter and flour together in a large microwaveable bowl.
  7. Add milk and whisk mixture well to remove any lumps.
  8. Microwave for 3-5 minutes, whisking at 1-minute intervals, until you have a thick sauce.
  9. Add mustard and salt and pepper.
  10. Add cooked macaroni, cheese and spring onion or herbs to the sauce and mix through.
  11. Microwave for another 3-5 minutes.
  12. Spoon mac ’n cheese into four bowls or mugs and serve immediately.