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Single-Serving Baked Mac and Cheese

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
30 min
SERVINGS
1 serving
Lunch Dinner
Single-Serving Baked Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons uncooked macaroni pasta
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the highest temperature setting, which is 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius.
2
Next, take a non-stick cooking vessel that can withstand high oven temperatures and lightly coat it with a neutral-tasting oil to prevent food from sticking.
3
Fill a small, shallow container of water with a pinch of salt and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook the macaroni in this boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it reaches an al dente texture and still has a bit of firmness to the bite, approximately 8 minutes.
4
Drain the cooked macaroni and set it aside for the next step.
5
Melt a small amount of butter in the same pot over high heat. Whisk together milk, flour, salt, onion powder, and pepper until you have a smooth, lump-free mixture. Cook this mixture over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6
Reduce the heat to a low setting and whisk in 1/3 cup of grated Cheddar cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce until well combined.
7
Add the cooked macaroni to this mixture and stir until it is evenly coated. Transfer the macaroni mixture to the prepared dish.
8
Sprinkle a layer of bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon of grated Cheddar cheese on top of the macaroni mixture.
9
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, until the macaroni is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, approximately 10 minutes.