Simple microwave macaroni cheese
This comforting microwave macaroni cheese recipe is ready in no time, with minimal washing up too!
In November 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of £1.10 per portion when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.
Ingredients
- 300²µ/10½´Ç³ú macaroni
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 350ml/12fl oz full-fat milk
- 1 tbsp wholegrain or Dijon mustard (optional)
- 150g/5½oz mature cheddar, grated
- 150g/5½oz frozen peas
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
Place the pasta in a large microwavable bowl and cover with just-boiled water from the kettle. Stir in a little salt, cover and microwave on high for 8 minutes, stirring halfway.
Meanwhile, mix the cornflour with a little of the milk and the mustard, if using, in a large jug until smooth. Whisk in the remaining milk and season with salt and pepper.
Drain the pasta and return to the bowl.
Stir in the milk mixture and cheese. Cook for 5 minutes then stir in the peas. Cook for a further 3 minutes until the pasta and peas are cooked and the sauce has thickened.
Recipe Tips
This recipe was tested using a 800W microwave oven. If your oven has more or fewer watts, you will need to adjust the cooking time.
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