

(The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits.) If desired, transfer to a decorative dish for serving.Ĭopyright 2014 Television Food Network, G.P. Cover the mac and cheese with a microwave-safe wrap or lid, leaving one corner slightly opened to allow the steam to blow off. Use one tablespoon of milk per cup of pasta. Add whole milk or the same kind of milk you added to your cheese sauce and gently mix it in with your mac and cheese. If there are still some pieces of unmelted cheese, microwave again, covered, in 30-second increments. Place your mac and cheese in a microwave-safe container. Stir well, cover tightly and microwave on high (at 100 percent power) until all the cheeses have melted, 4 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 4 1/2 in a 700-watt oven. Cover and microwave on high (at 100 percent power) until the macaroni is about two-thirds cooked, a little harder than al dente, 1 1/2 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 3 1/2 minutes in a 700-watt oven.Īdd the remaining cup of milk, American cheese, Jack cheese, Parmesan, cream cheese and mustard. Uncover (be careful to avoid the hot steam) and stir. Microwave on high (at 100 percent power) for 4 minutes in either an 1,100- or a 700-watt oven. How much water do you use for two boxes of Kraft Dinner After testing the recipe with different amounts of water, I found that 3 cups of water is perfect for 2 boxes of macaroni. (It is important that you use a bowl large enough to prevent the milk from boiling over.) Cover tightly with plastic wrap cut a small slit in the center with the tip of a paring knife to vent excess steam. Pour 2 macaroni pouches into 1-qt microwaveable bowl. Stir the macaroni, 1 cup of the milk and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a microwave-safe 4-quart bowl.
