Single Serving Macaroni & Cheese

Make this single serving mac and cheese next time a craving hits! It's perfect when you need one bowl but don't want to make a big batch. Made in just one pot on the stovetop, this macaroni and cheese is easy, creamy, made from scratch, and perfect for one (or two)!

Author: Jane Doe

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: Medium

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 1 Serving

Calories: 3,879 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 Gram - Pasta, With Nooks & Crannies (Shells, Elbows, Etc.)
1 Gram - Unsalted Butter
1 Gram - All-Purpose Flour
1 Gram - Garlic Powder
1 Gram - Paprika
1 Gram - Ground Mustard
1 Gram - Whole Milk
1 Gram - Freshly-Grated Cheese (I Like Sharp Cheddar And Parmesan)
1 Gram - Kosher Salt And Freshly-Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
1 Gram - Breadcrumbs, Bacon, Broccoli, Onions, Etc., If Desired

Instructions

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.
Melt the butter in the pot over medium heat. Add the flour and spices and whisk to make a thick roux.
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.
Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the cheese. Stir until smooth. Taste and add salt, pepper, and more spices if needed.
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.
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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