Mac and Cheese in a Mug {TikTok}

4.89 from 9 votes

Mac and Cheese in a mug, a fun TikTok Recipe, is a perfect way to get the homemade taste of macaroni in a single serve mug or cup in just about 5 minutes! Easy to make, serve up mac and cheese for lunch, snack or any time! This viral food trend is tasty!

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: TikTok Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings: Mug of Mac N Cheese for One

Calories: 340kcal

Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Ingredients

1/2 cup dry rotini pasta
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup shredded cheese
salt

Instructions

Microwave Mac and Cheese in a Mug
Add uncooked rotini or elbow macaroni pasta and water into a microwave safe mug or cup.
Microwave noodles on high for 3-4 minutes until they are soft and tender.
The water may boil over, and you might need to add more water once the cooking is complete, and heat once again until pasta is al dente or to your liking.
Stir in milk (or alternatively heavy whipping cream) and shredded cheddar cheese and microwave again for 30 seconds to melt cheese properly.
Mix mac and cheese well and season with salt before enjoying in mug.

Notes

Macaroni and cheese in a mug is a great one person serving of homemade mac and cheese. Choose a large mug to help prevent water boil over. Water may need to be adjusted half way through depending on the type of pasta chosen.
Please remember that mugs (coffee cups) tend to get very hot in the microwave, so proceed cautiously as not to burn self. The water will get hot enough to boil and cook pasta.
Its fine to vary cheese to your liking. Do not over add liquids like milk, but instead add slowly and melt before adding more to make creamier.
Let set for a few minutes to thicken cheese and cool enough to eat mac and cheese in a mug safely.

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