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Homemade Easy Mac In A Mug

Homemade mac and cheese in a mug is an easy meal you can make anytime! You only need a mug, microwave, and a handful of basic ingredients to treat yourself to cozy, delicious comfort food.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Pasta, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 579kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large mug microwave safe

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup elbow pasta
  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 tbsp cream

Instructions

  • Liberally spray your mug with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add the pasta to the mug, followed by the water.
  • Place the mug in the microwave sitting on a layer of paper towels (in case it boils over). Microwave for 3 minutes.
  • Stir, then microwave another 3 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the hot mug from the microwave.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Serve & enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure you're using a LARGE mug.
  • The water is prone to boil over, so I like to sit my mug on a layer of folded paper towels for easy clean up if it does.
  • Be aware the mug will be very HOT so be careful when removing from the microwave.
  • You can spice it up a bit by adding some hot sauce to the pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 949IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 316mg | Iron: 1mg