Single Serving Mac and Cheese: Easy & Baked for One

This creamy and cheesy baked Single Serving Mac and Cheese is the perfect comforting meal for when you’re craving something warm and cheesy but don’t want to make a whole batch. It’s simple, quick, and packed with flavor, with a crispy breadcrumb topping to finish it off.

Ingredients for this Single Serving Mac and Cheese:

• 3 tablespoons uncooked macaroni pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 pinch pepper
• ⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ⅛ teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 dash hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese (for topping)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a small baking dish or oven-safe bowl with a little butter or cooking spray.
2. Cook the pasta: Bring a small pot of water to a boil and cook the macaroni pasta according to package instructions (about 7-8 minutes), then drain and set aside.
3. Make the sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. Slowly add the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
4. Season the sauce: Add salt, onion powder, pepper, ground mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the sauce mixture. Stir to combine.
5. Add the cheese: Remove from heat and stir in ⅓ cup of shredded Cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir to coat.
7. Prepare for baking: Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the bread crumbs on top and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of shredded Cheddar cheese.
8. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
9. Serve: Let it cool for a minute, then enjoy your cheesy Single Serving Mac and Cheese!

Nutrition (Approximate):

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 17g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fat: 26g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 6g
• Sodium: 720mg

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Enjoy your cheesy comfort food, all made for you with this Single Serving Mac and Cheese!

Source: www.allrecipes.com