How to Make Baked Mac and Cheese for One - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that never fails to warm the soul. This dish is a staple in many households and is loved by people of all ages. There's something about the creamy cheese sauce and tender pasta that just hits the spot every time. But sometimes, you don't want to make a whole pot of mac and cheese. That's where this recipe for Baked Mac and Cheese for One comes in handy.

Whether you live alone or just want a single serving of this indulgent dish, this recipe has...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 1

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an oven-proof soup crock or 1-cup baking dish.
  • Bring a small pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in the same pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in milk, flour, salt, onion powder, and pepper until smooth. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, then whisk in 1/3 cup Cheddar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
  • Stir in cooked macaroni until coated, then transfer to the prepared dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon Cheddar.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until macaroni is heated through and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    469 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 89mg
    • Sodium: 1046mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 493mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 285mg