Рецепт Microwave Mac and Cheese for One
It took me a long time to come around to microwave ovens. I think I was the last person on the planet to get one, after being urged to by my elderly father! Still, I don't cook in it. All I ever use it for is to heat up a plate of leftovers or melt a bit of butter.
But the other day I saw a stovetop mac and cheese for one recipe over at As the Bunny Hops, where Amy loves to share her easy recipes and kitchen hacks, and thought: Maybe I'll do a version of this in the microwave. I usually have a quick lunch on my own, so thought this would be perfect.
Of course, microwave ovens are all different, so your times might not be the same as those that I figured out for mine. If you work from home as I do, what sort of things do you usually have for lunch?
Microwave Mac and Cheese for One
- (Makes 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces/57 grams) elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup (4 fluid ounces/118 milliliters) water, room temperature
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of coarsely ground black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne
- Pinch of dry mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon (0.25 ounce/7 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/4 packed cup (1 ounce/28 grams) shredded cheddar
- 1/4 packed cup (1 ounce/28 grams) shredded Monterey jack
- 1/4 cup (2 fluid ounces/59 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon tapioca flour or cornstarch
Note: It is quite good even with just half this amount of cheese if you happen to be limiting your cheese intake. You can use all cheddar, if you like, but I think the addition of Monterey jack makes it creamier. And, at the same time, you can toast a few fresh breadcrumbs on the stovetop for a pretty topping.
1 In 2-cup glass measure (I love my Pyrex glass measuring cups!), combine macaroni, water, salt, pepper, cayenne and butter. Microwave on full power for 6 minutes (your oven might differ), until most of liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente.
2 Stir in the cheeses, milk and tapioca flour. Microwave on full power for 2 minutes (your oven might differ), until the cheese has melted and a smooth sauce has formed. Stir and serve on a small plate. Or just eat it out of the measuring cup; I won't tell!