Creamy Mac and Cheese
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![Creamy Mac and Cheese made and served in the glass Anyday dish, featuring tender macaroni pasta coated in a rich, creamy cheese sauce from scratch.](http://cookanyday.com/cdn/shop/files/Anyday_Photos_Recipes_CreamyMacandCheese_1040_1x1.jpg?v=1689783844)
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Prep Time
5 minsCook Time
10 minsFree Time
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Microwaved mac and cheese gets a bad rap, but this take is just as easy as the stovetop boxed version and a million times tastier. We use al dente macaroni for texture and evaporated milk and jack cheese for extra creaminess.
All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well. Unless specified otherwise, all recipes should be cooked at full power.
What You’ll Need
What You’ll Need
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The Medium Deep Dish
The best dish for 1-2 portions of grains, veggies, mac and cheese, ramen, and more.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (140g) dry macaroni
- 1⅓ cups (300ml) water
- Salt, to taste
- ¾ cup (180ml) evaporated milk
- 1 cup (80g) shredded jack cheese
- ½ tablespoon butter
Preparation
- Place the pasta, water, and salt in the Anyday Deep dish and stir to combine.
- Cook uncovered for 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender and most of the water is absorbed. Strain only if needed.
- Add the evaporated milk, cheese, and butter to the cooked pasta and stir to combine.
- Continue cooking for about 1 minute, or until the cheese has melted completely, then stir well. The sauce will thicken as it sits. If the sauce is still too thin, add more time in 30-second increments. If it’s too thick, add more evaporated milk. Serve and enjoy!
Serving suggestions & tips
- Use cheddar instead of jack cheese for a sharper flavor.
- Add hot sauce or thinly sliced scallions for a kick.
Recipe notes
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
- If the water overflows, you can switch to a Large Deep or Extra Large, or reduce to Power Level 8 and then continue cooking
- Parent trick:
Add shredded carrot, zucchini, or sweet potato to the filling for extra veggies.