Macaroni and Cheese for One

Macaroni and Cheese for One

Inspired by "Home Alone," this hearty, comforting macaroni and cheese serves one very hungry movie-viewer.

Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
1083 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until mixture is smooth. Slowly pour in half-and-half while whisking. Continue whisking sauce until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese, salt, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, pepper, and turmeric; stir to combine.
Step 3
Drain macaroni and add to cheese sauce. Stir until evenly coated.
Macaroni and Cheese for One

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 pinch ground turmeric
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.75 cup fat-free half-and-half
  • 0.25 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 0.75 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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