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Single Serving Macaroni & Cheese
Single Serving Macaroni & Cheese
Single Serving Macaroni & Cheese
Single Serving Macaroni & Cheese
Single Serving Macaroni & Cheese
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Single Serving Macaroni & Cheese

Ingredients

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Single Serving Macaroni & Cheese

Instructions

Instructions

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Fill a medium saucepan with water and add a few generous pinches of salt. Bring to a boil. Then, boil the pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and return the pot back to the stove.
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Melt the butter in the pot over medium heat. Add the flour and spices and whisk to make a thick roux.
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Next, slowly whisk the milk into the roux. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the cheese. Stir until smooth. Taste and add salt, pepper, and more spices if needed.
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Fold the pasta into the cheese sauce. At this point, you can add any mix-ins such as cooked bacon, broccoli, etc. and eat straight from the pan.
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To make baked mac and cheese, spoon the pasta into a greased, heatproof dish. Sprinkle more cheese and breadcrumbs over the top and broil on high for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melty and golden-brown.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Cheese Melt Magic šŸ§€
    Grate your own cheese blend instead of pre-shredded to ensure smoother, more even melting and superior flavor complexity.
  • Pasta Water Perfection šŸ’¦
    Reserve a tablespoon of starchy pasta water to help create an ultra-creamy sauce that clings perfectly to the macaroni.
  • Low-Fat Creaminess Hack šŸ„›
    Use 1% milk and add a small amount of cream cheese to maintain richness while keeping the dish lighter.
  • No-Clump Cheese Technique šŸ„„
    Add cheese off the heat and stir continuously to prevent separation and achieve a silky smooth sauce.
  • Quick Single-Serve Optimization ā±ļø
    Cook pasta just 1 minute less than package instructions to prevent overcooking during the final cheese sauce integration.
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