Mac and Cheese In A Mug
Mac and Cheese In A Mug is a deliciously cheesy TikTok trend that everyone's running to the kitchen to make! And the best part? It only takes 5 minutes and a handful of ingredients!
Mac and Cheese In A Mug is a deliciously cheesy TikTok trend that everyone’s running to the kitchen to make! And the best part? It only takes 5 minutes and a handful of ingredients!
TikTok Mac and Cheese
This Mac And Cheese In A Mug is a quick way to snag a single serving of creamy, cheesy goodness! Thanks to TikTok for spreading this trend quicker than it takes to make it, there’s now an easy, cheesy recipe that fits everyone!
Looking to skip mealtime battles with your kids? Mug mac and cheese. Settling into the dorm after a party? Mug mac and cheese! Getting home late from work and don’t want to cook? You guessed it! Macaroni and cheese in a mug!
Ingredients For Mac & Cheese In A Mug
Luckily most of these viral recipes have short ingredient lists, making it relatively easy to try a taste of the trends everyone’s talking about! For this mug mac and cheese you’ll need:
- Short Pasta – I used elbow macaroni, but you can also use penne, rotini, or medium shells.
- Water – For cooking the pasta!
- Salt – This helps increase the boiling point of the water while also adding a slight flavor to the pasta.
- Cheddar Cheese – Triple cheddar, mild cheddar, sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese.
- Parmesan Cheese – Adds another cheesy flavor to this mug meal!
- Milk – I used whole milk but feel free to use what you have on hand!
- Salted Butter – This is where my recipe differs slightly from the TikTok version. The addition of butter is perfect in this mac and cheese recipe making the sauce even smoother and creamier.
How To Make Mac and Cheese In A Mug
- Add water, pasta, and salt to a large mug.
- Microwave for 4 to 4 1/2 minutes.
- Stir in the cheese, milk, and butter then continue microwaving until the pasta is tender and the cheese is fully melted. Season with salt and pepper, enjoy!
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Steps
Add , , and to a large mug and microwave for 4 to 4½ minutes.
Remove from the microwave and stir in , , , and . Microwave for an additional 30 seconds or until pasta is tender and the cheese is fully melted.
Garnish with if desired.
Notes
- An additional 30 seconds of cook time may need to be added to both rounds of microwaving depending on the style and brand of pasta you use.
- You do not want the pasta to be completely soft before adding the cheese since you'll need to microwave after adding the cheese and no one likes mushy pasta.
- I tested this with both elbow macaroni and penne pasta, the elbows took 4 minutes to cook before adding the cheese whereas the penned took 4 1/2 minutes.
Nutrition
- Calories480
- Carbs42g
- Protein25g
- Fat23g
- Saturated fat14g
- Fiber2g
- Sugar3g
- Sodium824mg
Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.
