Mac and Cheese in a Mug

Make two! Eat one now, refrigerate the other. When ready to eat, microwave until warm.

• ½ cup uncooked elbow macaroni or small shell pasta
• 1 large ovenproof mug or jar
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon flour
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon bread crumbs

1. Before You Begin: Adult: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Melt the butter.
2. Place the macaroni in the mug. Add the cheese, flour, milk, and salt. Stir lightly with a spoon.

   

3. Mix together the melted butter and bread crumbs in a small dish.

   

4. Adult: Place the mug on a baking pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the mixture is bubbling on top. Remove the mug and top the macaroni with the bread-crumb mix. Bake for another 3–5 minutes or until the bread crumbs start to brown. Remove from the oven. Let cool for 5–10 minutes. Makes one serving.