Mac and Cheese In a Mug
Kid Approved |
Quick & Easy |
Snacks |
No Added Sugars |
High in Fiber |
Vegetarian |
WIC Friendly |
Egg-Free |
Nut-Free
![Mac and Cheese In a Mug](/img/2959a78d-b6af-4c14-abc0-338a449cbf94/Mac-Cheese-Mug.jpg?fm=png&crop=3000%2C2000%2C0%2C0&w=960)
1
Servings
8 minutes
Total Time
$1.74
Cost per serving *
Temperature: | High heat |
Serving size: | Entire Recipe |
Prep time: | 5 minutes |
Cook time: | 3 minutes |
Total time: | 8 minutes |
Equipment: | Large mug (about 2 1/2 cups or 20 ounces) Plate |
Utensils: | Measuring cups Spoon |
* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.
Ingredients
1/2 cup uncooked whole grain elbow macaroni OR other small pasta
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup vegetables (broccoli, onion, bell pepper, carrot, etc.), finely chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Optional toppings to taste: salt, black pepper, hot sauce
Non-stick spray
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and produce.
- In large, microwave-safe mug, spray mug with a non-stick spray and add macaroni and water. Use small shape pasta like elbow macaroni or orzo -- it will not work with a larger pasta shape like rotini, penne, etc.
- Place mug on a large plate. Microwave at full power for 1 minute.
- Remove from microwave mug and stir macaroni, making sure to loosen any macaroni that may be stuck to the bottom of mug.
- Microwave for an additional 1 minute and stir again.
- Add vegetables and continue to microwave mixture at 30 second intervals, stirring in between. Cook until noodles are tender. If your macaroni gets dry, add 1 tablespoon of water.
- Working quickly, add in cheese and stir until cheese melts completely and evenly coats macaroni. Add salt, black pepper, and hot sauce (if using). Serve immediately.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
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What goes in Mac and Cheese In a Mug?
![Broccoli](/img/3983511e-a0cc-4b32-b929-7d9b073c7792/Broccoli.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Broccoli
![Chopped Onions](/img/883e2ad8-30ce-487b-acee-5f80a60310ba/Chopped_Onions.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Chopped Onions
![Whole Grain Pasta](/img/8b2b32fe-e68c-44cf-ac2a-e740b325ecd1/Whole_Grain_Pasta.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Whole Grain Pasta
Nutritional Information(Per Serving)
CALORIES
470
TOTAL FAT
15g
SODIUM
380mg
TOTAL CARBS
60g
PROTEIN
27g