Baked Mac and Cheese for One

This creamy mac and cheese for one made with real Cheddar cheese starts on the stovetop and finishes up in the oven with a cheesy breaded finish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 469 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 dash hot sauce
• 1 pinch pepper
• 3 tablespoons uncooked macaroni pasta
• 1 teaspoon bread crumbs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.33333334326744 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.125 teaspoon ground mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an oven-proof soup crock or 1-cup baking dish.

Step 2

Bring a small pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Stir in cooked macaroni until coated, then transfer to the prepared dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon Cheddar.

Step 5

Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until macaroni is heated through and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.