Macaroni and Cheese - Microwave Version

Submitted by Kathy

"I've made this recipe for many years. Rather than baking in the oven, a microwave is used -- speeding up the process."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 7 ounces macaroni, cooked
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 -10 drops hot pepper sauce
• 1 1⁄2 cups skim milk
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese (or combination) or 8 ounces swiss cheese, shredded (or combination)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

directions

1. Cook macaroni.
2. Put 3 tablespoons butter in a large (1 1/2 quart) casserole. Microwave until melted.
3. Blend in flour, salt, mustard, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir in milk. Microwave until thick (4-6 minutes), whisking once or twice during this time.
4. Stir in cheese. Microwave 30-90 seconds to soften/melt cheese.
5. Stir in cooked macaroni.
6. In a small bowl, melt 3 tablespoons butter in the microwave. Stir in bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.
7. Microwave at 70% power for 5-7 minutes.